#home-automation

#home-automation

Smart thermostat company Tado is launching new AI-powered features that aim to help users heat their homes more efficiently. Tado says the AI Assist update builds on the company's existing Auto Assist options by introducing "advanced machine-learning" that "learns, predicts, and optimizes" heating in real time. AI Assist is available in Europe and the UK today for all Tado X owners at the same price as the company's existing subscription (£29.99 a year or £3.99 per month).

Smart refrigerators used to be all novelty-gimmicky touchscreens, voice commands that barely worked, and tech gadgets that aged faster than milk. Fast-forward to today, the best smart fridges blend advanced features, like connecting seamlessly with smart home systems, automating routine tasks, and offering tech that genuinely makes life easier. Think internal cameras that let you peek inside from the grocery store, compartments that shift from fridge to freezer on demand, and displays that sync with calendars, stream music, or recommend recipes based on what's inside.

In this episode, we explore the nostalgia of technology from our past, reminiscing about features we once relied upon and appreciating how far we've come.

Incorporating automation in home environments can be problematic when managing groups of devices, especially when devices need to be added or renamed frequently.

SwitchBot's Hub 3 is the pivotal device that unites their IoT ecosystem, enabling a smart home experience where technology seamlessly works together and anticipates user needs.

If your thermostat is in direct sunlight, it will perceive the room as much warmer and cause overcooling, wasting energy and increasing your bills.

"What truly distinguishes this home is the immersive smart ecosystem. The experience begins the moment you enter, as Ketra full-spectrum RGBW lighting subtly mimics the changing hues of natural daylight..."

I've been testing the 10R for over a week and am pleasantly surprised with the results, especially as a robot vacuum reviewer who tests multiple robots monthly.

Google's decision to end software updates for the first-generation Nest Learning Thermostat impacts remote functionalities and reflects their challenges with diverse European heating systems.