1Home Digest: May '25 Edition 2
Smart homes keep evolving, and this week’s updates prove it. From IKEA’s energy push to Google's new AI developments, innovation is everywhere. Let’s dive in!
IKEA's Next DIY Project? Heating Your Home
IKEA is diving into home energy with air-to-water heat pumps, launching in Germany with Svea Solar. Promising up to 75% lower CO2 emissions, the system comes with early-buyer perks like subsidies and discounts. Pricing and smart home integration? Still a mystery—but knowing IKEA, expect a clever twist.
Here's How Aqara Is Tackling Smart Home Compatibility Struggles
Aqara’s new Dual Protocol aims to make smart home setups seamless across Apple, Google, and Alexa. Each Dual Protocol device contains both Aqara Zigbee and Thread radios, promising you to seamlessly integrate with whichever system serves you best. Is this the solution to effortless connectivity?
Google Is Adding Gemini AI To Their Home API
Google is injecting Gemini AI into its Home APIs, letting developers supercharge smart home experiences with AI-driven Nest camera analytics and effortless, conversational automation setups. Expect smarter routines, fewer headaches, and expanded third-party app integration. Early access is rolling out now, with wider availability coming later this year.
SwitchBot Upgrades Their Relay Game
Similarly to Sonoff and Shelly, SwitchBot’s Relay Switch 2PM upgrades traditional switches with Matter-over-Wi-Fi, dual-channel control, and energy monitoring. With new development of Matter, such devices will become essential for many retrofit smart home projects.
That’s a wrap on this week’s smart home updates!
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