Smart Home

Xiaomi Air Purifier 6 Price in India: Rs 17,999 in Amazon Sale

Xiaomi’s Mijia Air Purifier 6 is now Rs 17,999 on Amazon India — a Rs 7,000 discount — as part of the Great Indian Festival 2026 sale.

11 Oct 20261 min read

Apple Reportedly Partners With ADT Ahead of Smart Display Reveal

Apple may announce an installation and smart home tie-up with ADT at an upcoming New York event, following unusual technician hiring sprees and an expiring Google deal.

11 Oct 20262 min read

Apple HomePod mini smart speaker next to competing smart speakers on a table

Apple's HomePod Mini Now Costs More While Rivals Get Smarter

Apple's HomePod mini and HomePod 2 are pricier than before despite running an older Siri, while new speakers from Sonos, Amazon and Google undercut them on price and smart-home features.

11 Oct 20262 min read

Linkind Smart Light Stick glowing inside an open glass table lamp fixture.

Linkind Matter Smart Light Stick Swaps Standard Bulbs for Frosted Tubes

Linkind has introduced a Matter-compatible Light Stick designed for open lamps and glass fixtures, pairing an E26 base with an 850-lumen frosted diffuser and full RGB color controls over Wi-Fi.

9 Oct 20262 min read

3D render of Apple HomePad showing square screen over rounded base, mounted on wall and sitting on countertop

Apple HomePad Leak, Apple TV 4K Refresh, and HomePod Mini Update Expected October 13

Apple’s HomePad smart display—codenamed, unannounced, and now visually leaked—is shaping up as a retro-futurist pivot for the company’s home strategy.

9 Oct 20261 min read

An iPhone held near an LG thermostat, with Dynamic Island showing 'Open Controls'

iPhone Proximity Control and Tap-to-Pair Before Power Coming to LG Home Accessories

Apple’s HomeKit is getting two new iPhone-powered features for LG’s upcoming smart home line—Proximity Control and tap-to-pair-before-power—and both are baked into iOS 27.2 beta code, per leaker pdfu.

9 Oct 20262 min read

Leaked 3D render of Apple HomePad: circular base, thin vertical display, minimalist white finish

Apple HomePad: What we know ahead of October 13 YouTube launch

Apple HomePad is set to debut October 13 — not on stage, but via YouTube. The device, codenamed HomePad in leaks, will serve as Apple’s first dedicated smart home hub with a built-in display...

9 Oct 20261 min read

Apple Welcome home event October 13: HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K, Home Hub, LG and Schneider

Apple’s October 13 ‘Welcome home’ event confirms its biggest smart home push yet — but not with Apple-branded cameras or locks. Instead, it’s betting on tighter hardware-software control through partnerships, refreshed core devices, and a long-rumored display hub that could redefine how Apple Home works in practice.

9 Oct 20263 min read

Apple Teases October 13 Gathering in New York With Welcome Home Invitations

Apple has scheduled a media event for October 13 in New York under the tagline Welcome Home, where the company is expected to refresh its living room lineup, smart speakers, and home hub.

Apple Prepares Smart Home Hub Featuring iMac G4 Style Design

Apple is slated to unveil a dedicated smart home hub next week, featuring a rumored six-inch square screen, an iMac G4-inspired build, four colorways, and deep integration with HomeKit and Matter accessories.

Apple Adds 4K HomeKit Video and Smarter Alerts in iOS 27

Apple is updating the Home app in iOS 27 with 4K recording support for HomeKit Secure Video cameras alongside dynamic, AI-grouped notifications that replace alert spam.

Apple event invitation graphic with needlepoint artwork promoting the Welcome Home presentation.

Apple Sets October 13 Event For Smart Home Hub and Apple TV

Apple has scheduled a living room showcase for October 13 in New York, where leaks point to a six-inch smart hub, an updated Apple TV 4K, and refreshed HomePod speakers.

A modern smart door lock mechanism mounted on a wooden door front.

Ring Smart Lock Adds Hand Crank Power Alongside Retinal 4K Cameras

Ring's upcoming $249 Smart Lock relies on a manual crank mechanism to prevent dead-battery lockouts, debuting alongside five updated home security cameras.

Apple Sets October 13 Event Built Around Smart Home Hardware

Apple has scheduled a 'Welcome home' event for October 13 in Tribeca, New York, with a refreshed Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini and a rumored smart display called HomePad expected to headline the lineup.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro in Burgundy, front view

iPhone 18 Pro vs Pro Max: $1199 starting price, variable aperture, A20 Pro, and why it’s all about refinement

Apple has confirmed the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max — not as a foldable, not as a radical redesign, but as a quiet, calibrated upgrade to last year’s flagship.

Apple TV box and Siri Remote resting on a dark wooden media console

Apple Plans Smart Home Trio With New Display Hub And Apple TV

Apple is tipped to unveil three smart home devices on October 13, including a dedicated 6-inch display hub running homeOS, a refreshed HomePod mini, and an upgraded Apple TV 4K.

Ring 4K home security cameras displayed against a plain background

Ring Introduces First Battery Powered 4K Security Camera Models

Ring has expanded its lineup with five fresh security cameras, introducing battery-operated 4K recording for outdoor use alongside new indoor units featuring auto-tracking and physical privacy shutters.

LG wired doorbell and smart deadbolt leak alongside Apple TV plans

Apple and LG are co-developing smart doorbells, cameras, and an ultra-wideband smart deadbolt, according to regulatory filings and reporting from Bloomberg ahead of an expected HomeKit reboot.

Ring Adds Four 4K Models and Pan Tilt Unit to Camera Lineup

Ring has revealed five security cameras, bringing 4K resolution indoors for the first time alongside an updated motorized pan-tilt model, with US prices running from $69.99 up to $219.99.

ChatGPT for Teens fails safety test: no alerts for suicide, self-harm, or eating disorders

ChatGPT for Teens is failing basic safety checks — no parental alerts for suicidal ideation, no enforcement of Study Mode, and age verification that lets teens register as adults with no correction.

An IKEA KLIPPBOK water leak sensor placed next to a sink, with a smartphone showing a Homey Pro notification reading 'Leak detected — Kitchen sink'.

Matter 1.3 Is Live: Leak Sensors, Auto Lights, and Humidity Control Without Lock-In

IKEA’s KLIPPBOK water leak sensor, priced at $29.99 in the US and Rs 2,499 in India, is now shipping with Matter 1.3 support — and it’s the first real-world proof that Matter isn’t just a spec sheet promise anymore.

8 Oct 20261 min read

Ring Smart Lock shown mounted on a white door, thumbturn visible

Ring Smart Lock: Crank It to Unlock, $249, Early 2027

Ring’s first smart lock solves dead-battery anxiety with kinetic charging. It unlocks via fingerprint, keypad, app, or Alexa — and ships in early 2027 for $249 in the US.

Ring security cameras mounted on a wall and displayed on a white table.

Ring Camera Catalog Expands With Five New 4K and Pan Tilt Models

Ring has introduced five new security cameras, bringing 4K video recording to indoor spaces for $100 alongside a $70 motorized pan-tilt device and updated outdoor spotlight and floodlight hardware.

The Ring Smart Lock installed on a front door showing the keypad and finish

Ring Introduces Its First Smart Lock With Hand Crank Emergency Power

Ring has announced its first smart lock, featuring a manual thumbturn crank to bypass flat batteries, alongside updated security cameras and a 69.99 dollar pan-tilt indoor model.

Google Pixel 10 drops to Rs 69,958 on Amazon India ahead of Great Indian Festival

The Google Pixel 10 is now Rs 69,958 on Amazon India — Rs 10,041 below its Rs 79,999 launch price. Prime users get 5% extra off with an Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card. No-cost EMIs start at Rs 2,460/month. Exchange values go up to Rs 45,000. Sale runs until the Great Indian Festival begins October 8.

A mockup of an Apple-branded smart display beside a HomePod mini and Apple TV remote, all on a white surface

Apple TV and Home Hub Rumoured for October 2026

Apple is expected to launch a new Apple TV, a screen-based home hub, and a refreshed HomePod mini around October 13 — though no event has been confirmed and no Indian pricing or availability has been announced.

7 Oct 20261 min read

Apple TV, HomePod Mini, and LG-Badged Smart Home Devices All Expected at Apple’s October 13 Event

Apple and LG are co-developing a line of smart home devices—including a doorbell, deadbolt lock, thermostat, and indoor/outdoor security cameras—with LG handling manufacturing and support. The products will carry the LG brand, not Apple’s, and are expected to launch next week, though availability is likely delayed by “at least a few more months”, per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reporting via Digit.

7 Oct 20261 min read

Close-up of a smart door lock and digital screen in an apartment entryway.

Apple and LG Partner on Smart Home Hardware Before October Event

Apple is collaborating with LG on smart home accessories, including UWB deadbolts and security cameras, designed around an upcoming Siri-powered smart display hub.

SmartThings app interface showing SmartThings Now cards and floating navigation bar