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Speck announces Case-E iPad case for kids

Jesse Hollington — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 15:00:00 +0000

Speck has just unveiled Case-E, a new iPad case designed especially for kids. Building on the company’s popular and whimsical iGuy, Case-E offers Speck’s trademark protection while also being fun for children to use. Case-E features bright and engaging colors and is made from soft materials. Flexible and detachable arms provide some personality along with […]

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Focalcrest debuts Mixtile Hub to bridge third-party devices to HomeKit

Jesse Hollington — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 14:23:00 +0000

Internet of Things hardware developer Focalcrest Technology has announced Mixtile Hub, a new HomeKit-compatible multi-vendor bridging solution. The Mixtile Hub is designed to allow smart home devices from different brands to access the HomeKit platform, allowing compatible smart home products, surveillance devices, and probe sensors to connect through ZigBee and Z-Wave protocols. Mixtile Hub also […]

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Leviton debuts HomeKit-compatible Decora In-Wall Dimmers and Switches

Jesse Hollington — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 20:04:00 +0000

Leviton has announced a new lineup of HomeKit-compatible Decora Smart lighting control accessories. Two new in-wall dimmers and a new in-wall switch will provide direct HomeKit integration with no additional hubs or bridges required, with support for Apple’s iOS 10 Home app and Siri-based voice control, as well as Leviton’s own Decora Smart Home iOS […]

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Carrier adds HomeKit support to Côr Thermostat

Jesse Hollington — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 19:53:00 +0000

Carrier has announced the addition of HomeKit support to its Côr Thermostat, allowing users to control their home comfort system using the iOS 10 Home app or Siri voice commands. Côr will also offer support for HomeKit triggers to provide interaction with other HomeKit-compatible products. Originally announced two years ago at CES 2015, Carrier’s Côr […]

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Honeywell announces Lyric HomeKit-compatible security cameras

Jesse Hollington — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:41:00 +0000

Honeywell has announced that it will be bringing HomeKit compatibility to its Lyric Home Security and Control System, as well as adding two new Lyric Camera models to its home security ecosystem. Lyric HomeKit compatibility will be made available to both current and future Lyric Security customers via a software update, and will make Honeywell’s […]

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D-Link announces Omna 180 HomeKit-compatible Camera

Jesse Hollington — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:16:00 +0000

D-Link has announced its new HomeKit-compatible Omna 180 Cam HD (DSH-C310), representing the company’s first entry in its new Omna family of HomeKit-enabled devices. The Omna 180 features a 180-degree field of view to provide monitoring for an entire room along with full HD 1080p video quality and advanced HomeKit security with end-to-end encryption and […]

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August announces Smart Lock Mortise Kit

Jesse Hollington — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 15:56:00 +0000

August has announced the Smart Lock Mortise Kit, a new solution that allows its popular August Smart Lock to be installed in a wider variety of homes and apartments. The new kit is the first of its kind in North America, allowing mortise-style locks — which combine a locking bolt and door handle — into […]

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Nuvyyo unveils Tablo LIVE ‘Antenna Anywhere’ Stick

Jesse Hollington — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 14:21:00 +0000

Nuvyyo has announced Tablo LIVE, a new single-tuner Wi-Fi connected device that allows users to quickly and easily transform any over-the-air television antenna into a smart receiver for watching live TV on the iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Apple TV. Building on its popular Tablo TV OTA DVR, Tablo LIVE provides a more cost-effective turnkey solution […]

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New Griffin Home lineup includes app-enabled Connected Mirror, Coffee Maker, Toaster

Jesse Hollington — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 21:00:00 +0000

Griffin Technology has unveiled Griffin Home, a new lineup of smart, app-powered appliances designed to simplify everyday routines. The new collection includes a Connected Toaster, Connected Coffee Maker, and Connected Mirror, as well as two new charging devices, the PowerBlock Beacon and PowerJolt Beacon. Griffin’s new Connected Toaster ($100) is a Bluetooth-enabled smart toaster that […]

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Kanex reveals GoPlay Sidekick wireless game controller for iOS devices, Apple TV

Dan Pye — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 17:56:00 +0000

Kanex has introduced its new GoPlay Sidekick wireless controller for iOS and Apple TV. The $60 Bluetooth controller is compatible with most controller-supported games on the App Store and claims to provide up to 20 hours of gameplay with its rechargeable battery. The pocket-sized controller’s clamshell case doubles as a stand for your device while […]

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Incipio’s OX case adds headphone jack to iPhone 7, 7 Plus

Dan Pye — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 17:41:00 +0000

Incipio’s new OX case for iPhone 7 and 7 Plus brings back the headphone jack, allowing users to once again listen to music while charging their device. The case features forward-facing speaker vents, while providing both a 3.5mm headphone jack and a Lightning port for charging along the bottom. The $60 OX case will be […]

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PureGear introduces HomeKit-enabled PureSwitch

Dan Pye — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 17:04:00 +0000

PureGear’s new HomeKit-enabled PureSwitch allows users to control a single outlet from anywhere. Each PureSwitch can be used with Apple’s Home app and linked to a scene. PureSwitch can be programmed to work on a particular schedule so that devices like lamps, fans and small space heaters come on whenever you want (provided they’re switched […]

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