This Week's Essential Smart Home Reading #6

Ikea removes cloud integrations for Google, Apple, and Alexa, betting on Matter-only options

Siri Shortcuts now work with Samsung’s SmartThings

New App Turns Homey Pro into a Matter Bridge

The new Matter Bridge app for Homey Pro allows integration of various devices into Matter-compatible platforms, enhancing smart home interoperability.

Ring’s latest feature uses AI to ensure you don’t get bombarded by redundant security alerts

BMW brings Alexa+ onboard and your car just got a personality update

Google says its confusing Gemini Home rollout is going just great

TP-Link launches Tapo P410M outdoor plug with Matter and solar power monitoring

Eufy eufyCam C35 & Homebase Mini Review

SwitchBot Candle Warmer Lamp Review – Matter Controlled Candles!

5 things I love about Amazon’s new Echo Shows — and 3 things I don’t

Wyze Scale Ultra BodyScan: Smart 8-Electrode Body Composition Guide

The Wyze Scale Ultra BodyScan offers professional-grade body composition analysis with an 8-electrode system, making it ideal for fitness enthusiasts and families alike.

The Matic is quiet revolution for robot vacuums

5 reasons a $10 Bluetooth proxy should be your next smart home investment

I turned my old TV into a smart dashboard with just a Raspberry Pi

Custom doorbell app with Home Assistant

I built a PoE-powered smart home network, and it's quieter, cleaner, and smarter

You, too, can make this adorable DIY miniature train display that shows real-life departures

Even if you don't believe in smart homes, this is the one sensor you need

This article argues that a water leak sensor is essential for any home, even for skeptics of smart technology, highlighting its practicality and peace of mind.

iRobot’s revenue has tanked and it’s almost out of cash

Google’s abandoned Nest thermostats revived with custom firmware

Q&A: Bridge or Native? How manufacturers make decision in Matter

Manufacturers weigh bridging versus native Matter solutions, highlighting the need for consumer choice and cross-platform compatibility in smart home ecosystems.