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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Senior Reviewer, Smart Home

Senior Reviewer, Smart Home

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    Schlage smart locks now integrate directly with Airbnb.

    The Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt, Encode Plus, and Encode Smart WiFi Lever smart locks can all now be controlled from the Airbnb app. This means you won’t have to download separate apps or wait for a host to text you a code, and hosts won’t have to generate new codes for each guest.

    The feature launched last year, and Schlage is the first to implement it. Support for Yale and August locks is coming soon.

    Schlage Announces Airbnb Platform Integration

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    Dyson’s 360 Vis Nav is a powerful robovac, but it’s the brush that tickles me the mostDyson’s 360 Vis Nav is a powerful robovac, but it’s the brush that tickles me the most
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    Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
    Siri can learn your favorite music service on your HomePod... as long as it’s not Spotify.

    The new HomePod‌ software update 17.4 lets Siri learn your preferred music service, so you don’t need to manually set it up or always say “on YouTube Music” after every request. It only works with services that support the HomePod, so if you’re a YouTube Music, Deezer, Pandora, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio user, you’re in luck!

    It doesn’t work with Spotify, but you can use this workaround to get Siri to play Spotify on the speaker

    Apple’s update notes for HomePod software 17.4, “This update enables Siri to learn your preferred media service, so you no longer need to include the name of the media app in your request. This update also includes performance and stability improvements.”
    Siri on HomePod just got a little smarter.
    Screenshot by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge
    Smart home hubs: what they are and why you need one

    If you’re planning a truly smart home, then you’re going to need a smart hub. Here’s what you need to know.

    Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
    SwitchBot’s robot hand to unlock your door gets a big upgradeSwitchBot’s robot hand to unlock your door gets a big upgrade
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    When The Verge’s smart home reporter got the chance to design her kitchen, she went all in on smart connected appliances.

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