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Xiaomi has introduced an affordable Smart LED Bulb (White and Colour) with Matter support and 16 million colours.
Huawei has presented two new smart door locks - Smart Door Lock 2 Pro and Ultra. They complement the line of home devices and have received updated security features based on biometrics and artificial intelligence.
Philips has released a new update for its Secure camera range that brings significant improvements to the self-powered models. The update, version 1.2.32.976150, started rolling out to users in early May and is now likely to be available to all.
Govee has launched its new square ceiling lamp in Europe, including Spain, France and Germany. With a diameter of 30 cm, this smart lamp offers dynamic white and coloured lighting effects.
Google will no longer release new models of Nest thermostats for the European market. The company explained its decision by the fact that heating systems in Europe are very different from each other.
The Home Assistant app for iOS has received a major update to version 2025.3, which brings several new features, including the ability to create customised widgets and improvements to the Assist voice assistant.
So far, the novelty is only available in China
Xiaomi has introduced a new smart camera, the Smart Camera 4, available for pre-order in China at a price of 249 yuan (approximately $34).
Samsung Electronics has announced another update to its global connected living platform, SmartThings. The main feature of this update is the integration of SmartThings with Samsung Health, which allows you to improve sleep conditions and customise automation to individual user habits. The Calm Onboarding feature has also been expanded to support more devices and compatibility with the Matter 1.4 standard has been added.
Apple is likely to delay the launch of its long-awaited Smart Home Hub until 2026.
Xiaomi has announced a new smart fan, the Smart Standing Air Circulation Fan, which can be used for both desktop and floor use.
Xiaomi has introduced a new smart lock model - Smart Door Lock 2 Cat Eye Edition, which is already available in the Chinese market. This smart home device combines a lock, video doorbell, and security features.
Users of Philips Hue smart home products can update their app to version 5.38.0, available for iOS and Android.
Apple has decided to postpone the launch of its Apple Smart Home Hub due to a delay in the introduction of new features for Siri, Bloomberg journalist Mark Herman reports.
SwitchBot, a company known for its smart home automation solutions (we have a review of the SwitchBot smart curtain), has announced the release of a revolutionary smart roller shade - Roller Shade, which is the world's first to offer adjustable width and fabric replacement. The new product is suitable for any window thanks to its flexible design that allows you to adjust the width from 22.8" to 72.8" (58-185 cm).
