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IKEA Confirms Matter-Over-Thread Setup Issues, Opens Investigation

The company is working with the Connectivity Standards Alliance alongside platform partners to diagnose pairing failures, device drop-offs.

Google Home Adds Smart-Button Starters in Latest App Update

Belkin Sets Jan. 31 Shutdown for Wemo Cloud, Urges Last‑Minute HomeKit Setup

Apple Sets Feb. 10 Cutoff for Legacy Home Architecture as Final Upgrade Reminders Go Out

Hisense Unveils Cyan RGB MiniLED Evo and Yellow RGBY MicroLED as CES 2026 Pivots to Multi‑Primary Color

Lutron Launches Caséta Smart Wood Blinds With Sun-Tracking and $429 Flat Pricing in U.S.

AT&T Launches Connected Life Home Security Nationwide With Google and Abode

Samsung Delays Ballie Again With No New Launch Date

Samsung Adds Siri Shortcuts to SmartThings, Deepens Apple Watch and iOS Support

Apple Extends Apple Home Legacy Cutoff to February 10, 2026

Google Begins Early Access Rollout of Gemini for Home on Nest and Home Devices

Apple Nears Deal to Acquire Prompt AI’s Talent and Technology

Samsung Sets IFA 2025 Agenda With Billion-Device AI Home Pledge

Sonos Voice Control Can Now Operate Philips Hue Lights Locally

Wyze Launches Cam Pan v4, Its First 4K Pan‑Tilt Security Camera, for $60

Philips Hue to Raise US Prices on July 1 Citing Tariffs

SwitchBot Introduces Lock Ultra with 3D Facial Recognition and Hub 3 for Matter Integration