Today’s highlights: IKEA and Sonos part ways, Eve Energy and Aqara enhance smart home efficiency, and the latest innovations reshape our living spaces. Enjoy!
Sonos and Ikea End Symfonisk Partnership
It looks like Sonos and Ikea are wrapping up their eight-year collaboration on Symfonisk smart speakers, with no new products planned. Existing devices will still receive software updates, so if you were eyeing a stylish speaker disguised as home decor, now's your last chance. It seems Sonos is shifting focus to refining its audio offerings and mobile software.
Could Smart Sensors Help Tenants Battle Mould?
A pilot program testing high-tech damp and mould sensors in London council homes has shown promise, helping housing officers identify problems early and improve efficiency. While some tenants were hesitant to install the devices, the technology has the potential to shift property management from reactive to proactive.
AI Can Help You Enhance Your Smart Home App
Ever wanted pixel-perfect backgrounds for your smart home app? ChatGPT can turn photos of real rooms into personalized backgrounds for your preferred app, replacing generic wallpapers. This makes smart home management more intuitive, helping users visually connect their devices to each space while adding a stylish touch.
Aqara Unveils W100 Climate Sensor with Matter and Zigbee
Aqara has launched the Climate Sensor W100 in China, featuring Zigbee 3.0 and Matter over Thread connectivity. This battery-operated device displays temperature and humidity, supports programmable buttons for smart home control, and may integrate with Aqara’s thermostat products. Its magnetic back and wall-mount options add versatility.
Eve Energy Boosts Smart Home Power with Matter & Home Assistant
Eve Energy now supports Matter energy tracking, offering real-time power insights. Certified for Home Assistant, it enables local, cloud-free control. The latest Android app update brings automation and energy monitoring to match iOS features, making Eve Energy a top pick for cross-platform, privacy-focused smart homes.
Jet Clock: Time Reimagined as Kinetic Art
Oliver Rees's Jet Clock isn’t just a timepiece—it’s a bold fusion of art and engineering that challenges how we perceive time. Rather than simply ticking away the hours, this innovative design includes a live visual tracker for nearby flights - including information about the airline, aircraft speed, flight altitude, and its destination. Frankly, it's one of the coolest DIY projects we've seen recently - make sure to chek it out!
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