Virtual Storage Swarms: How Interconnected Battery Systems Support the Grid
Concepts surrounding battery storage and storage swarms promise to lower prices and relieve strain on the power grid.
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Amazon Echo Dot Max: Alarms Ring Late or Fail to Go Off
The Amazon Echo Dot Max is currently experiencing alarm glitches. Affected alarms either trigger with significant delays or fail to sound entirely.
Amazon Echo: Voice Control for AUX and Line-In Being Dropped
Amazon is notifying Echo speaker owners about an upcoming limitation: voice control for the AUX and line-in input is set to be discontinued.
Google Home Opens Up to External AI Agents via the Model Context Protocol
Google is introducing an MCP server for Google Home, enabling AI assistants such as Claude or ChatGPT to control connected smart home devices and analyze event data.
Philips Hue Bridge Pro: Price Jumps Sharply by €50 to €149.99
Philips Hue is raising its prices: The Bridge Pro smart home hub now costs €149.99 instead of €99.99 in the German online store.
Aqara Spatial Multi-Sensor FP400: New mmWave Presence Sensor Launches in Germany
Aqara is launching the FP400 presence sensor in Germany for €79.99. The device utilizes 60 GHz radar for precise zone tracking and supports both Zigbee and Thread.
Meross Expands Portfolio: New Smart Home Sensors for the Matter Smart Hub Pro
Meross is expanding its smart home lineup, introducing new sensors designed for the existing Matter Smart Hub Pro MSH450P.
OpenCCU: eQ-3 Gradually Hands Over CCU3 Smart Home Hub to Community
Manufacturer eQ-3 is turning its CCU3 smart home hub into the community project OpenCCU. Starting in 2027, the platform’s further development will be in the hands of its users.
SmartThings Hubs Gain Local Control During Cloud Outages With Firmware 0.62.7
Samsung began rolling out Hub firmware 0.62.7 for SmartThings and Aeotec hubs on 8 September 2026. The update finally enables
UniFi Express 7: Firmware 5.2.10 Fixes WiFi Calling and Mesh Bugs
Ubiquiti released UniFi OS 5.2.10 for the compact UniFi Express 7 (UX7) Wi-Fi 7 gateway on September 11, 2026. The