Below are some blogs that I follow that have interesting information.
The Ambient
- by Paul LamkinSecurity cameras and video doorbells still not invited to the Matter party The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) has unveiled the latest big Matter update, with Matter 1.3 introducing an array of new features and device integrations, which the Alliance will be hoping steadies the ship on the rocky smart home interoperability seas. Hot on the […]
- by Paul LamkinMuch anticipated edge hub now on sale globally Aqara teased the new Hub M3 last year and it was then subject to an official unveiling over in Vegas back in January at CES, and the good news is that it is now available to buy. Costing $129.99 in the US and £129.99 in the UK, […]
- by Paul LamkinIssues with the updated Sonos app may mean you’re better sticking for now The all-new Sonos app update started landing on 7 May for iOS and Android but, if you’ve not already tapped the update button yet, then you should probably hold fire for now… at least until you’ve read this guide. The updated Sonos […]
- by Paul LamkinMeater 2 Plus Introduction I’ve been using Apption Labs’ Meater probes for a few years now and they’ve really helped me take my meat cooking to the next level. The next level, for me at least, being edible, moist meat that isn’t burnt. So I was super excited to get my hands on the latest […]
- by Paul LamkinHoover Limited has changed its name to Haier Smart Home but, more importantly than that – for a smart home website like The Ambient, at least – is that the company has announced that all of its products will be connected by the end of 2025. Haier already has a bunch of smart tech across […]