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Shelly’s New Presence Sensor Simultaneously Detects Up To 10 People Without A Camera
Shelly’s $84.99 Presence Gen4 uses mmWave radar to track up to 10 people and trigger smart-home automations without video.
Cordless Lamps Are The Ultimate Moodsetter—Here Are The 17 Best Ones
House Beautiful’s 17 cordless lamp picks span portable task lights, decorative accents and outdoor-ready designs, with varied runtimes and features.
8 Signs You Secretly Think Like An Interior Designer, According To Experts
Interior designers describe eight traits behind strong design thinking, from noticing everyday beauty to listening well and solving problems.
Benjamin Moore’s Color Of The Year For 2027 Is A Beautiful Blast From The Past
Benjamin Moore selected archival shade Webster Green as its 2027 Color of the Year, alongside a seven-color palette of earthy companion hues.
Aldi’s Just Dropped A £45 Dehumidifier, And It’s Perfect For Keeping Small Homes Free From Damp – It Will Dry Your Laundry Faster, Too
Aldi is listing a £44.99 Ambiano dehumidifier with a 2.2L tank, timer and overheat protection. It has not been tested by Ideal Home.
Aqara Launches U600 For UK Doors With HomeKey And Matter Over Thread, But No UWB
Aqara’s £229.99 U600 is designed for common UK multipoint doors and supports Apple HomeKey and Matter over Thread, but not UWB.
Hands-on With The Apple Home Collection
The Verge reports a closer look at six Apple Home devices, including LG cameras and a lock, plus Matter-compatible thermostats.
Apple HomeView Is Here — Alongside A New Apple TV, HomePod Mini And A Wave Of Matter Gear
Apple announced a $299 smart home display, an updated Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2, plus HomeKit and Matter accessories from LG and Schneider.
Apple HomePod Mini 2: Hands-On Impressions, Siri AI And More
Apple announced the $149 HomePod Mini 2, with an S10 chip, new colors and planned Siri AI features. CNET heard it in a four-speaker demo.
