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In what is shaping up as a race to be the first HomeKit doorbell to market, Netatmo took its stab at the niche segment and debuted its new Smart Video Doorbell at CES 2019. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
It’s no secret that Apple is incredibly bullish on the future of augmented reality, having introduced ARKit 2.0 as part of iOS 12. Now startup LinkDesk is using ARKit to allow you to control your HomeKit accessories. more… The post LinkDesk’s Devices app for HomeKit lets you control smart accessories using ARKit appeared first on…
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Belkin continues to bring HomeKit support to its smart home accessories, and the Wemo WiFi Smart Dimmer is the latest to join the club. Wemo HomeKit support is retroactively being added through a free software update starting today. Wemo was first to use a new software authentication method for certifying HomeKit devices with its Mini Smart…
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Halide, the popular camera app for iOS, has been updated this week to version 1.10. The update includes a handful of new features to Halide for iOS, including a new Smart RAW capability for iPhone XS, optimization for Apple Watch Series 4, and more. more… The post Halide Camera updated with new ‘Smart RAW’ feature…
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Elgato’s smart hose attachment led the way (reviewed) with sprinkler integration in HomeKit earlier this year. Today, Rachio is announcing the first smart sprinkler controller ($ 229) with HomeKit integration. After a simple set up process, users can control their sprinkler through the Home app or using their voice with Siri. You can now ask your…
In addition to revealing the Galaxy Note9, one of Samsung’s other product announcements on Thursday was the Galaxy Home, the company’s first smartspeaker. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Sennheiser’s Ambeo Smart Headset promises to go beyond most Lightning headphones by offering not just noise cancellation but binaural recording. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
9to5Rewards is teaming up with sponsor August Home for a huge give away with a chance to win both and Apple’s latest 64GB (PRODUCT)RED iPhone 8. One reader will be selected to take home this $ 1000+ prize package in the coming weeks… Scroll down to sign up! more… 9to5Mac
Philips is releasing a major new version of its iOS app today that gives the smart lighting controller an updated look while restoring some missing features. The new version includes 30 new lighting scenes and brings back a feature that lets you turn photos into lighting scenes. more… 9to5Mac
August has released a new location-based feature for its latest smart locks today called Auto-Connect. more… 9to5Mac
Perhaps fearing competition from Amazon’s acquisition of Ring last month, August today announced they are adding free cloud storage for customers of August Doorbell Cam and August Doorbell Cam Pro. With the new ‘Basic August Video Recording’ subscription, the doorbells will save the last 24 hours of video to August’s servers, with access to view…
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Adding HomeKit to your house can be expensive, but as the technology progresses, more affordable options have been making their way to market that make HomeKit a viable choice for a broader market. A couple of weeks ago, Zac reviewed Hong Kong-based VOCOlinc’s HomeKit-enabled LED light strips, noting that the price almost seemed too good…
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Apple on Friday morning began accepting preorders for HomePod, the company’s entrance into the smart speaker space with audiophile-focused premium sound. The $ 349 accessory will ship to users in two weeks, on Feb. 9. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
As part of his one-day tour of Canada yesterday, Tim Cook offered an interview to the Financial Post following his visit to e-commerce platform Shopify’s headquarters. Cook used the interview as an opportunity to tout Apple’s efforts in augmented realty, as well as talk about the HomePod… more… 9to5Mac