It’s been more than a year since Ikea’s smart hub got a Matter update, but up until now, the Dirigea hub could only act as a bridge between Ikea devices and existing Matter networks. That’s about to ...

Apple is preparing to introduce its highly anticipated smart home hub, the Apple HomePod Hub, a device designed to compete directly with established players like Google and Amazon. Expected to launch ...

Samsung’s latest smart home hub piles on features—including unique tools like a wireless phone charger and an onboard action button—making for an affordable and easy-to-use smart home solution. It’s ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. From security cameras that offer automatic cloud backups, to speakers you can control using your voice, there are several devices that can ...

Apple is preparing to introduce a new smart home hub that could transform how you interact with and manage your connected devices. Recent discoveries in iOS 26 code have revealed details about this ...

The Aeotec Smart Home Hub 2 is now available for purchase in the US. The second-generation smart home hub costs $199.99. It features a 70% faster CPU, double the RAM, and a 50% smaller footprint. In ...

Trading all of your home tech and appliances in for smart home gear is supposed to make your life easier, automating tasks and making it possible for you to control everything with your phone. But ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Aeotec announced its Smart Home Hub 2 at the IFA tech show this week, marking the end of an era. The ...

A Raspberry Pi is a powerful yet affordable device that can handily serve as the brain for your smart home. With the right hardware, software, and setup, the Pi can control lights, security cameras, ...