ZDNET's key takeaways Emerson launched its SmartVoice technology at CES 2026.SmartVoice devices don't require Wi-Fi or a hub; ...

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Now you can control your smart home devices with gestures in addition to button presses. The Flic Duo delivers twice the ...

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Smart home device maker Aqara has introduced many sensors and controls at CES 2025, including a new wall panel for controlling an entire smart home on one interface. Launched on Monday, the new ...

The Eve Thermostat has been announced at CES 2026. Controls, schedules and automations can all run locally, with no ...

Not crazy about talking to Siri, Alexa or Gemini? You can easily create a voice assistant-free smart home with these tricks.

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The OpenWrt build-poison scare reveals why router firmware supply-chain security matters for smart home and IoT users.