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A person holding a white NFC sticker in front of smart home devices and a phone displaying a home screen.

2 Min.

SMART HOME & ROBOTS

Only 40 Cents! You Can Control Your Entire Apartment with This

The light goes on as soon as you get home. To cap it off, your bedside lamp turns off when you activate sleep mode on your smartphone. Smart homes are no longer just about expensive devices, complex installations, or voice assistants, which are often more confusing than helpful. All it takes is a tiny detail to make everyday life smarter and more automated. In this article, we show you how this works – and how you can control your entire home via the simplest of means.

by Thomas Kern

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2 Min. Reading time

A Philips Hue motion sensor mounted on a wooden door frame.

2 Min.

SOLAR ENERGY

MotionAware: Is the Hue Motion Sensor Now Redundant?

The new Hue Bridge Pro brings a fresh look to the Hue ecosystem and brings the control center to a new level. In addition to significantly increased performance, MotionAware is the highlight of the next generation. It detects movements based on signals from at least three lamps in the room. Is the use of the classic Hue Motion Sensor now redundant? We clarify this for you in this article.

by Thomas Kern

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2 Min. Reading time

A collection of Philips Hue smart bulbs and accessories on a wooden surface.

2 Min.

SOLAR ENERGY

Philips Hue: New, Free Function for Almost All Light Sources

Philips Hue has been one of the most popular systems in the field of smart lighting for years now. Intelligent light sources can not only be operated via app or voice control, but can also be flexibly integrated into routines, scenes, and automation. Whether it is having some cozy warm white light for the evening, dynamic color scenes for a party, or adaptable lighting to the rhythm of the day, Hue lamps offer countless possibilities for light customization. At IFA 2025, the manufacturer revealed a huge update that equips 95 percent of all lamps with a new function.

by Thomas Kern

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2 Min. Reading time

Display of the Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai, showcasing its internal components and cleaning capabilities.

2 Min.

OUTDOOR & GARDEN

Cheaper Than Expected! Dyson Expands Its Robot Vacuum Portfolio

Dyson wants to get involved in the smart robot vacuum and mopping market. The British manufacturer, which is primarily known for its powerful cordless vacuum cleaners and futuristic designs, is bringing a breath of fresh air to the market with the new Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai. The appliance not only cleans floors thoroughly, but also removes stubborn stains thanks to smart navigation and AI support. We will find out for you whether this is a real competitor to the Chinese giants.

by Thomas Kern

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2 Min. Reading time

A person using a Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Lite on a door, pressing a button.

2 Min.

SMART LIGHTING

Smart Locks: Yale’s Affordable Solution Comes with a Catch

Looking for keys can be one of the most annoying things in everyday life — especially in the morning when things are hectic. Yale wants to solve this problem and has launched a compact and affordable smart lock on the market with the Linus L2 Lite. In this article, we reveal what the electronic door lock has to offer and what catch it comes with.

by Thomas Kern

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2 Min. Reading time

A robotic vacuum cleaner is cleaning up pet hair on a wooden floor while a woman exercises with a dog nearby.

2 Min.

OUTDOOR & GARDEN

Eufy’s Affordable and Powerful Dirt-Sucking Robot Vacuum is 50% Off

Most households don’t need the most advanced robot vacuum cleaner, a budget dirt-busting machine will do, especially for smaller flats or tight spaces. If that sounds like you, now’s a great time to jump in. Eufy’s best-selling L60 cleaner is down to $280 from $560, a full 50% off.

by Jade Bryan

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2 Min. Reading time

A eufy MarsRover ascending a staircase under a starry sky with a bright beam of light above.

2 Min.

OUTDOOR & GARDEN

First of its Kind: This Robot Vacuum Cleaner Climbs Stairs!

Robot vacuum cleaners are amazing everyday helpers that will help keep your home clean. In recent years, the focus on pure suction power has steadily decreased. Instead, improvements have been made to the mopping function, navigation technology, and maintenance functions of the station. The latest trend is how functional these handy appliances can be when it comes to climbing stairs. The first robot vacuum cleaners were able to climb steps measuring four to eight centimetres. However, there is one limitation that all robot vacuum cleaners share to date — but for how much longer?

by Thomas Kern

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2 Min. Reading time

A modern Ecovacs Deebot X11 Omniclone robotic vacuum docked against a dark wall.

7 Min.

OUTDOOR & GARDEN

Ecovacs Deebot X11 OmniCyclone Review: Is this a Revolutionary Robot Vacuum?

The Deebot X11 OmniCyclone is said to be Ecovacs’ most powerful robot vacuum cleaner to date. This means the appliance is touted to vacuum carpets more thoroughly than any other model, while remaining ahead in terms of mopping performance thanks to the Ozmo Roller roller mop. We took a close look at the latest flagship model from Ecovacs in a review and share what its strengths and weaknesses are.

by Thomas Kern

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7 Min. Reading time

A Eufy Omni S2 robotic vacuum cleaner in a modern setting.

3 Min.

OUTDOOR & GARDEN

Robot Vacuum Cleaners with Maximum Suction Power! This Manufacturer Shows How it’s Done

The leaps in performance of robot vacuum cleaners in recent years have been remarkable. There are improvements of around 50 percent each year. While the review winner in 2023 was still cleaning up after your mess, well below 10,000 Pa, last year’s robot vacuum cleaner review winner was already sucking up dirt at 12,000 Pa. Now, a robot vacuum cleaner has cracked the 30,000 Pa mark for the very first time. We reveal which manufacturer has achieved this feat and what you can expect from the flagship model.

by Thomas Kern

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3 Min. Reading time

A modern, white automatic litter box on a wooden floor against a light-colored wall.

7 Min.

OUTDOOR & GARDEN

Narwal Flow Review: This Robot Vacuum Cleaner Can Do Everything

The robot vacuum cleaner market has gotten more competitive than ever before! The new robot vacuum cleaner from Narwal shows what is possible in the future. The Narwal Flow offers industry-first technology for carpet cleaning and an unprecedented mopping function. We reviewed the new top-of-the-range robot vacuum cleaner and tell you whether it’s worth buying the $1,499 appliance (or not!).

by Thomas Kern

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