There’s a New Player in the Smart Home Industry… and It’s Nokia

When you think of Nokia, you’ll likely imagine the designer of the near-indestructible phones that stormed the market around the turn of the 21st Century. Now, the company is trying its luck in the smart home market with a range of light switches. Nokia’s Debut Into the Smart Home Industry Pocket-lint spotted Nokia’s entry into […]

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Leaked Images Reveal OPPO’s Smart Tag With UWB Support

OPPO is preparing to launch its own smart tag with Ultra-Wideband technology. The first images of the smart tag have leaked, showing its design and confirming the presence of a USB-C port for the rechargeable battery. The photos of OPPO’s smart tag have leaked hot on the heels of Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag+ going on sale […]

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Soft White vs. Warm White: Which Should You Use in Your Smart Home?

Have you ever stood in the middle of the light bulb aisle of your local hardware store wondering which smart bulb color was best for your home? The problem with many bulb colors is they sound very similar. Soft white, warm white, daylight, cool white—isn’t white just white? Why do some “white” bulbs look yellow? […]

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What Is Thread and What Does It Mean for Your Smart Home?

Included in Apple’s HomePod mini is a new technology called Thread. But what is it? We’ll highlight what it does, and how it’s going to change the way you interact with your smart home. What Is Thread? Thread is a wireless standard, like Zigbee or Z-Wave, that allows your smart home devices to talk to each other. […]

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