Smart Home & Security

Google says Gemini for Home can better understand commands in noisy rooms, respond faster to routine requests and handle multilingual speech.

• FlatMad Team
• October 7, 2026

Home Assistant has merged a built-in Marketplace based on HACS into its development branches, with Core 2026.11 indicated as the intended release.

• FlatMad Team
• October 4, 2026

Compare smart home security cameras by placement, video, storage, privacy, and long-term cost before you buy.

• FlatMad Team
• October 4, 2026

Apple is reportedly working on a home camera that uses on-device AI to describe activity in text rather than record video. Its plans remain unconfirmed.

• FlatMad Team
• October 4, 2026

Apple Home users can access Matter TestNet firmware through a configuration profile, but test updates can cause device or network problems.

• FlatMad Team
• October 4, 2026

Choose smart home security cameras by coverage, power, storage, and privacy—not just resolution. Learn what to check before you buy.

• FlatMad Team
• October 2, 2026

Home Assistant 2026.10 beta adds Matter leak-sensor alarms, smart-lock controls and electrical readings, plus map and automation changes.

• FlatMad Team
• October 2, 2026

Lowe’s has launched a drone delivery pilot to test home delivery via unmanned aerial vehicles, marking a step in retail logistics innovation.

• FlatMad Team
• September 25, 2026

Discover the top Roborock robot vacuums for large homes in 2026. Find the best overall, value, and premium options tailored for big spaces with detailed insights.

• FlatMad Team
• September 24, 2026

Discover the top Roborock models in 2026. Find the best overall, value, and premium options for your cleaning needs in this comprehensive guide.

• FlatMad Team
• September 21, 2026