Can Apple Home’s AI camera features outsmart Amazon’s and Google’s? I put them to the test

Apple Intelligence has arrived on HomeKit Secure Video. Here’s how its new features compare with Ring and Nest — and how well ...

Google Home error warns users of movement even when they're at home

Google Home users are reporting that they are getting detected motion notifications even while they're at home.

Aqara FP400 sensor, new iOS 27 app updates, & more news on Smart Home Insider

On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we go hands on with the new Aqara FP400 spatial sensor, walk ...
TechRepublic

Google Opens Google Home to Claude and Other AI Agents — Here’s What They Can Control

Google Home now lets Claude and other compatible AI agents inspect devices, review activity, and perform approved actions through Home MCP. Google Home’s new MCP support gives Claude and other ...
TechCrunch

Your AI agents can now control your Google Home devices

Smart home owners will soon be able to control their devices connected to Google Home via an AI agent. On Wednesday, Google rolled out early access to its Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for its ...
CNET

Comcast Xfinity Wants to Use Your Wi-Fi as a Motion Sensor in Your Home

Xfinity is launching Xfinity Shield, a new combination of security features. Comcast Comcast on Monday announced Xfinity Shield, a home-security platform that taps into Xfinity Wi-Fi in new ways. It ...
Android Police

I found the perfect Google Home automation trigger after years of proximity sensors failing

If you've ever wondered whether an AI feature on your phone is doing anything useful, Ben Khalesi has probably asked the same question. He has covered AI and Android for Android Police since 2023, ...
ZDNet

Google Home vs. Sonos Era 100: I used both smart speakers, here’s what I recommend

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Google recently released a new smart speaker, a step up from its most affordable Google Nest mini speaker and the first from the company in six ...
Wired

The Best Motion Sensors and Privacy Alternatives to Security Cameras

If you prefer not to have cameras in and around your home, there are other, more private security devices worth considering. The good news is you don’t need a camera to secure your home or detect ...
gizmodo

Google Home Speaker Review: A Faster Way of Being Frustrated

All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Gizmodo may earn an affiliate commission. Reading time 8 minutes ...
Engadget

Google Home Speaker review: A modest update for the Gemini era

Google no longer has a speaker under $99 Google Home subscription is required for some features Google Home platform has been buggy as of late Somehow, it's been almost nine months since Google first ...
ZDNet

Google Home Speaker vs. Amazon Echo Dot Max: I compared the $99 smart hubs by the specs

Google just announced the new Google Home Speaker, which will officially go on sale on June 25. This is a $100 smart speaker that will come with a generative AI-powered Gemini for Home onboard, ...