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Samsung Wallet Rolls Out Digital Home Key for Aliro-Compatible Smart Locks

Built on the CSA’s Aliro standard through SmartThings and Matter, the new feature supports NFC now with UWB hands‑free access coming in April.

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

Google Home Adds Smart-Button Starters in Latest App Update

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

Amazon Launches Alexa+ Early Access in Mexico, Its First Spanish-Language Market

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

SwitchBot Introduces Smart Home 2.0 With Wheeled Humanoid Robot and 3D Face Locks at CES

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

Amazon Prime Deal Days Start Tomorrow as Early Tech Discounts Go Live

Samsung Expands SmartThings With Safety Alerts and Home-to-Car Controls

Samsung Debuts AI Home Showcase in Mumbai to Unite Appliances Under SmartThings

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

Sonos Voice Control Can Now Operate Philips Hue Lights Locally