News & Updates
Amazon Prime Day 2026 – Smart Home Deals!
The best smart home deals during Amazon Prime Day 2026
Collaborations
Smart Home Insider Podcast – Episode 310
Get the latest on smart home industry events, product updates, and new tech launches as Shane Whatley and Andrew discuss everything from the Connectivity Standards Alliance’s upcoming public event, HomeBridge 2.0, to new Govee floor lamps and SwitchBot fans. Whether you’re a casual enthusiast or a tinkering DIYer, this episode covers essential updates and practical insights to keep your smart home ahead.
Collaborations
Homey Podcast #14 • With Paul Hibbert & Shane Whatley
Paul Hibbert and Shane Whatley join Abe for a wide-ranging conversation about smart home news, AI, Matter, and what a smart home should actually be.
News & Updates
Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026 – Smart Home Deals!
The best smart home deals during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale!
Automations & Shortcuts
Hey Siri, Start The Fireplace
Today I’m showing you the easiest way to connect your existing fireplace to your smart home so you can control it from your phone, automations, and voice commands!
Automations & Shortcuts
I Tried Automating My Bedroom… Here’s What Actually Works!
Today I’m taking you inside my bedroom to show you exactly how I (finally) attained “wife-approved” automations in my bedroom. It’s a full breakdown of what is actually working in my home, after plenty of trial and error, a few arguments, and failed ideas.
Other Products
I Finally Tried a Smart Toilet…(Horow T38P)
In today’s video, I’m finally upgrading to a smart toilet upgrade — the Horow T38P — complete with heated seat, warm-water bidet, LED lighting, auto-open lid, auto flushing, warm air dryer, dual flush system, deodorizing features, UV sterilization, customizable wash modes, and a ton of built-in automations.
Cameras
Matter FINALLY Supports Cameras! — Here’s What It Means
Matter 1.5 is here — and it finally brings something we’ve all been waiting for: smart-home camera support.
Aqara
The Smart Home Sensor I’ve Been Waiting For All Year!
The Aqara FP300 is finally here, and after using it for over a month, I can confidently say this is one of the most versatile smart home sensors available. With dual PIR and millimeter wave detection, Matter support, Thread AND ZigBee connectivity, plus a 2-3 year battery life – this wireless sensor might be exactly what your smart home has been missing.