Smart Home & Security

Shelly has released the Presence Gen4 in North America, with mmWave detection for up to 10 people across 10 customizable zones and local control.

• FlatMad Team
• October 19, 2026

Apple launched the Home Collection with LG and Schneider Electric, adding its own smart home devices and the HomeView display to its ecosystem.

• FlatMad Team
• October 18, 2026

Apple’s 7-inch HomeView arrives Nov. 13. A CNET hands-on comparison weighs its design and Siri features against Echo Show and Nest Hub.

• FlatMad Team
• October 16, 2026

LEDVANCE’s 116 Matter-over-Wi-Fi products join Home Assistant’s certified Works with Home Assistant program, covering lights, plugs and switches.

• FlatMad Team
• October 16, 2026

Aqara’s £229.99 U600 is designed for UK multipoint doors and supports Apple HomeKey and Matter over Thread, but not UWB.

• FlatMad Team
• October 15, 2026

UniFi Network 11 can show compatible Matter-over-Thread devices in its network topology, with device details and historical network changes.

• FlatMad Team
• October 15, 2026

Apple says its seven-inch HomeView display supports Siri AI, Apple Home and Matter. Preorders begin Oct. 13; pricing and some specifications remain unknown.

• FlatMad Team
• October 14, 2026

Apple’s Oct. 13 “Welcome home” event may include new smart home devices, with software clues pointing to LG and Schneider Electric accessories.

• FlatMad Team
• October 9, 2026

A Bloomberg report says Apple and LG are developing seven LG-branded smart home devices, but features, pricing and release dates remain unconfirmed.

• FlatMad Team
• October 9, 2026

A comparison of Ring and Arlo cameras, subscriptions, video quality, detection features, smart-home support and costs helps clarify which system may suit you.

• FlatMad Team
• October 8, 2026