Apple’s original smart speaker, the full-sized HomePod is on its death-bed. The Cupertino company has confirmed it will only be…
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The Sonos Roam speaker has hit officialdom – after weeks of rumor, speculation and leaks galore – and it’s the…
Eve, makers of sleek, high-end HomeKit hardware, has launched a new version of its outdoor temperature sensor Eve Degree. The…
Back in June 2020, Samsung-owned SmartThings revealed that major changes were coming for its platform both on the hardware and…
An Alexa app for Xbox has gone live in the Microsoft Store (in the US and Canada, at least) -…
Flic smart home buttons can now be used to trigger Alexa Routines, filling a huge void that was left behind…
Lutron has revealed its latest smart home controllers: the Alisse wall control range, which is a super stylish way to…
The new Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 video doorbell, which leaked last week, is now official. New flagship doorbell: Ring…
Smart video doorbell brand DoorBird has been officially certified for use within a Control4 system. This means that, rather than…
Good news for people who have their Ikea Trådfri systems living within Apple’s HomeKit: a new Gateway update will add…
Great news for Brilliant Smart Home Control users, Google has enabled the Nest API’s once again, bringing Nest Thermostat back…
The Apple TV app is now available on the Chromecast with Google TV. The app, which includes the Apple TV+…
Update: It was a flop Amazon’s Day 1 Editions program is branching out to the smart home – and the…
Budget smart home specialist Wyze has taken the covers off of its latest offering: The Wyze Bulb Color. As you’ve…
A new Sonos product is set to launch next month. That’s news straight from the top – the speaker giant’s…
A handy new feature is incoming for users of Ring Video Doorbells. A reader got in touch regarding a new…
Samsung has taken the covers off of SmartThings Labs – a new section within the SmartThings app where users will…
Amazon is set to unleash a new form factor for Alexa in your smart home – reports suggest that the…
Yonomi, already a firm favorite here at The Ambient, is about to become a much bigger player in the smart…
To those who spend their weekends troubleshooting automations and swearing at “smart” assistants, the promise of the smart home remains…