But as we all know, the value of a smart device isn't just about its design and feel; it's the performance that ultimately matters. And this is where the TUO Smart Button truly excels, thanks to its ...

I'm a big believer in smart home automation over smart home control. Being able to turn on a light using an app on your phone or by asking Alexa is great, but the light turning on automatically when ...

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One of the major pain points of the modern smart home is its digital nature. Whether it’s controlling your smart lights, robot vacuum, smart lock, or thermostat, there’s a good chance you’re using a ...

Pebblebee Stone is a smart button and item tracker, but it can also be used to control multiple smart devices with the press of a single button. Taylor Martin has covered technology online for over ...

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If you can get past its complex setup process, the Flic Twist can open the door to a wide range of smart home automations via both button presses and turns of its dial. The Flic Button I reviewed in ...

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Flic has announced an upgraded version of the Flic app for all its smart buttons and hubs. Available now for iOS and Android, the new Flic app has had a major redesign, including a revamped Sonos ...

Second-generation Flic smart home buttons now have HomeKit compatibility, along with multi-color LEDs to indicate the status of the device they control. The original Flic buttons from Shortcut Labs ...

Whilst the smart home is still in its infancy, there are many different types of HomeKit accessory on the market. The HomeKit smart buttons help control other HomeKit accessories like lights or fans.