Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. From map views and smart TVs to smart buttons and generative AI, controlling your smart home is getting simpler ...

Setting up and automating a smart home is easier than ever, as I found out when trying the Aqara ecosystem for the first time ...

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A minimalist smart home controller made from a piece of wood, the Mui Board works with Matter, Sonos, Hue, and others. It ...