homeautomation
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So Anyway, This Robot Vacuum Can Climb and Clean Stairs
Although they claim to make cleaning easier, robot vacuums often require as much attention and care as a toddler. The Ascender wants to change that, and its creators are claiming it’s the first robovac that can both climb and clean stairs: an obstacle that’s usually a death trap for most autonomous cleaners.
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Why a Dormant Temperature Sensor Has Been Sitting in the HomePod Mini This Whole Time
The smart home has become a renewed priority for companies since Matter launched, soon to usher in all sorts of refreshed gadgets. Until recently, Apple was trailing behind a bit in terms of offerings, which is why we’re buzzing over the revelation of a temperature sensor not only in the brand-new HomePod but also in…
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This Charging Dock Gives Its Mopping Robovac a Heated Sauna Treatment to Prevent Mould and Smells
As happy as we are for robovacs to add floor mopping to their cleaning skillsets, we also know that a soggy mop head parked in a charging dock for hours on end is a recipe for bacteria, mould, and odours. To ensure the new Roborock S8 Pro Ultra isn’t just spreading dirty water across your…
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These Are the First Devices to Work With the Matter Smart Home Standard
The Connected Standards Alliance, or the CSA, wants to remind you all that the Matter 1.0 smart home standard is live and is now supported by over 190 devices. The CSA held an event in Amsterdam to officially debut devices that will be compatible with the new smart home standard. They include reveals from gadget…