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It’s important to note right out of the gate that both the Google Nest Home Hub and Hub Max are native Google devices, and obviously, Google Assistant is built-in and works seamlessly on these ...

Small enough for a bedside table. Constructed using some recycled plastic. No camera. Performs the usual smart display functions well. Tracks your sleep. Solid speakers and mics. Sluggish performance.

LG is getting serious about the smart home with the launch of the ThinQ ON — a Matter, Thread, and Wi-Fi-enabled hub with an AI-powered voice assistant on board. LG is getting serious about the smart ...

Apple is preparing to introduce its highly anticipated smart home hub, the Apple HomePod Hub, a device designed to compete directly with established players like Google and Amazon. Expected to launch ...

Ikea is teeing up an all-new smart hub that boasts more connectivity options and a much smoother onboarding process than its aging Tradfri gateway. Slated to arrive in October, the Dirigera smart hub ...

Aqara makes a range of HomeKit-compatible smart home devices for multiple regions around the world. This review takes a look at four of Aqara's latest products, including its Temperature and Humidity ...

The IKEA Dirigera smart home hub has sparked discussions about privacy in the age of connected devices. Unlike many cloud-based systems, the Dirigera operates as a local hub, meaning it processes data ...

A new report suggests that Apple’s upcoming Smart Home Hub device may launch in 2026 for around $350. The company is developing two variants of the device: tabletop and wall-mounted. A pricier 9-inch ...

Ikea announced a new smart hub and app that will be coming out later this year. The hub is called Dirigera and will be Matter-ready. The hub will be accompanied by the release of the company’s new ...