The world of smart homes is always up and running! Here's what we looked into last week.
Another 1Home Survey is here!
We are continuing our survey series where we ask KNX professionals about their favorite KNX devices. In this edition, we are looking into weather stations.
Amazon is Unveiling Alexa's Map View
Amazon is launching Alexa's Map View – one of the biggest upgrades on the Alexa app until now. It promises a faster and more intuitive overview of all your devices, simplifies device control visually, alerts you to issues, and offers drag-and-drop adjustments. Is this something you would find useful in your smart home?
Tesla's Vision for Australia's Energy Future
The electric vehicle giant is making waves in the country's energy retail sector, merging EVs, rooftop solar, and battery storage. With plans to secure retail licenses in multiple states, Tesla's focus on EV and Powerwall owners sparks a crucial question: Can this innovative approach revolutionize traditional energy models in the land Down Under?
Can repurposing EV batteries extend their usefulness for several years?
Retired EV batteries can now find new purpose by storing and managing energy. In Southern California, B2U Storage Solutions is repurposing retired EV batteries for stationary storage. As more people embrace the idea of using retired EV batteries, B2U's user-friendly technology makes it easy to integrate batteries from different brands. This innovative approach extends battery life, reduces environmental impact, and provides a cost-effective solution for grid-scale storage.
Nuki Smart Lock: Unleashing Next-Level Smart Home Connectivity with Matter
It has been teased for a while, but now it's here: Nuki Smart Lock has unveiled their new, Matter-integrated smart lock. It promises a broader range of connectivity and compatibility with various smart home apps.
Ikea launches its first smart LED strip
IKEA is fully embracing its smart device vision. The Ormanäs RGB LED light strip enables out-of-the-box HomeKit compatibility at an affordable price. And given IKEA's plans for future Matter support on their Dirigera hub, we can expect a steep increase of their smart devices in smart homes across the globe.
That's all for this week's 1Home Digest.
See you next week!