Matter, the new smart home standard, has been on a slow burner ever since it was introduced last year with only some prominent brands and device form factors supported at launch. An update was released in May this year, but it was all about squashing bugs and optimizations rather than expanding device compatibility. Thankfully, the biggest complaint is now being remedied with the rollout of Matter 1.2.
Also read: Everything you should know about Matter
Energy is getting more expensive! Unfortunately, we at nextpit can’t do anything about that. But we can help you save energy with a smart thermostat in your smart home. We will tell you what these smart thermostats are all about and what you need to watch out for.
Dreametech is considerably one of the best smart robot makers out there. It’s Dreametech L10s Ultra that we reviewed makes a phenomenal robot cleaner with up to 60 days of hands-free vacuuming and mopping. With the current Amazon Prime Day event, it is an even more compelling vacuum purchase as it drops to an all-new low price of $629.
The Chinese manufacturer Ugreen, which specializes in power and charging devices, has now presented us with its most powerful and fastest power station to date. The Ugreen PowerRoam 2200 is able to completely charge 2,048 Wh LiFePO4 batteries to 100 percent within 1.5 hours. For the sales launch, the company is offering a discount of $400!
The best power stations with solar option in test and comparison!
While portable power stations are ever useful backup supply for power outages or outdoor uses, most have limited battery capacities that require frequent charging. The good thing is that there are options with expandable capacity similar to the new Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus, which is now up to $500 off on Amazon.
Looking for smart garden lights with an almost infinite number of configuration options and RGB color effects? Then you should take a look at the Govee Outdoor Spot Lights, which are IP65 waterproof and suitable for smart home beginners as well as home automation professionals. nextpit has tested the smart garden lights with Wi-Fi.
If you haven’t picked a companion robot vacuum cleaner for your home, now’s the great chance. The Roborock Q5+ with self-cleaning station has returned to its second-best price at $449 on Amazon, which is shy from the all-time low recorded at $399. This saves you $250 off its regular price or a solid 36 percent discount.
How long does a power station last? This question can be asked with two different motives. First: How long can I connect a consumer to my power station until it is empty? And secondly: How long can the power station be used until the battery is worn out? nextpit went in search of answers for you.
A new Wi-Fi or WLAN standard is about to make its way into our living rooms. If you read or heard about Wi-Fi 7 and asked yourself, “What is Wi-Fi 7 and what lies behind this technology? What can the new WLAN standard do?”, you will find all the answers to your questions here.
Most power stations are only good as back up generators for road trips or power outages, but Ecoflow’s Delta 2 does more than these said solutions as it is also smart. The good thing is that Amazon now has the expandable power station down to its best price of $699, saving you $300 right off the bat.