News & Updates
Amazon Prime Day 2026 – Smart Home Deals!
The best smart home deals during Amazon Prime Day 2026
Videos
Other Products
Can This Robot Mower Handle a REAL Yard? (Ecovacs GOAT)
Robot lawn mowers are getting better, but can they actually handle a real yard without constant babysitting? In this video, I’m testing the ECOVACS GOAT A3000 LiDAR Pro in my own yard to see how it handles real-world obstacles, uneven areas, dog toys, narrow paths, slopes, and edge trimming.
Other Products
BeatBot AquaSense X vs Sora 70: Is the $4,000 Pool Robot Worth It?
In this video, I’m comparing two Beatbot robotic pool cleaners: the Beatbot AquaSense X and the Beatbot Sora 70.
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.
HomeKit Tips & Tricks
The Network Settings That Fixed My Apple Smart Home (Unifi IoT Setup)
In this video, I’m walking through the exact network setup and settings I use to keep my Apple Home, Matter, Thread, and other smart home devices running smoothly. I’ll show how I have my UniFi network configured, including separate VLANs for IoT devices, IPv6 settings for Matter, mDNS, IGMP snooping, Wi-Fi settings, and basic firewall rules for extra security.
Matter
Govee’s NEW Floor Lamps Are Actually Worth It (Floor Lamp 3 + Lantern)
I’m always looking for ways to improve the lighting around my house—especially using accent lighting to change the mood and feel of a space. So when Govee released two new smart floor lamps, I wanted to see how much of a difference they could actually make in real-world setups.
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.
Collaborations
3D Printing, Smart Home Tech, and DIY Projects with Dillan Stock (@TheStockPot-AU )
This week I’m joined by Dillan Stock from the YouTube channel @TheStockPot-AU
Join us as we discuss 3D printing, smart home tech and DIY projects.
Smart Locks
Is This the Best Budget Smart Lock Yet? (Dreame Navo A10)
Dreame just released their first smart lock — the Dreame Navo A10 — and it’s a Matter-over-Thread smart lock that works with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, and more. Even more interesting, there’s also a matching smart handle you can pair with it, which is something we almost never see with smart locks.
Robot Vacuums
Narwal Flow 2: What’s New and Should You Upgrade?
Narwal has officially released the new Narwal Flow 2, and after using the original Flow for the past year, I wanted to see what’s actually new here — and whether it’s worth upgrading.