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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Senior Reviewer, Smart Home

Senior Reviewer, Smart Home

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    This global IoT security certification is getting bigger.

    The group behind Matter has released the next version of its Product Security Certification Program, a cybersecurity standard designed to provide a single security label for consumer IoT devices.

    The update extends certification beyond devices to include apps, gateways, and remote processes, allowing companies to certify entire ecosystems. It also adds independent validation through physical test labs and is now integrated into the Matter spec, with companies seeking Matter certification encouraged to complete the security certification as well.

    My backyard made me a color-changing smart lighting convert

    Testing Govee’s over-the-top RGB lineup convinced me there might actually be room in my garden for a horse-race light show this summer.

    Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
    Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
    Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
    Apple’s Home app will soon show you how much energy your smart plug is drawing.

    The headline feature is the camera upgrades, but the smart home app is getting more new features, including energy monitoring.

    As spotted by Matter Alpha, the first iOS 27 dev beta introduces a dedicated Power tab that displays the total energy consumption of compatible devices. There’s also an improved onboarding flow for new devices and support for Thread 1.4.

    Apple, Google add support for Thread 1.4Apple, Google add support for Thread 1.4
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    Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
    Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
    Roborock is ready to rock your lawn.

    The robot vacuum company just launched its first robot lawnmower designed for US yards. The RockNeo Q110H combines RTK and VSLAM navigation and costs $1,299. It’s designed for small- to medium-sized yards and handles 45% slopes.

    I’m currently testing models from Mammotion and Dreame for a robot lawnmower battle royale take-two, and I’ve been impressed by the improved mobility and navigation of these new bots.

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    The RockNeo has a floating cutting deck that adapts to bumps in the yard, along with large-diameter wheels for traction and stability.
    The RockNeo has a floating cutting deck that adapts to bumps in the yard, along with large-diameter wheels for traction and stability.
    Image: Roborock
    Hue’s SpatialAware finally made me appreciate color-changing lights

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    Verge Score

    The Bridge Pro is Hue’s most compelling update in years, as long as you’re deeply invested in the smart lighting ecosystem

    Jennifer Pattison Tuohy