Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Details are thin, but apparently Hue will use cameras in the home to detect movement and automatically activate security lighting. Rondolat also said Hue cameras will be end-to-end-encrypted — a feature that’s part of Wiz’s new smart home security camera; Signify also owns Wiz.

Philips Hue often launches new products at IFA, so we may learn more when that kicks off on September 1st.

The Pro works with all the things... thanks to Matter support and a plethora of smart home radios (Wi-Fi, BLE 5.0, Zigbee 3.0 and Z-Wave, 433MHz RF, and IR). No Thread yet — that’s slated for later this year.

The Pro also connects to bridges such as Hue, and Lutron, to get all your gadgets on one platform. For a premium price.

While I love some color in the smart home (most tech is black or white, and most homes are not), a pink smart lock does feel more “Barbie Dreamhouse accessory” than “stylish smart home upgrade.”

Still, the limited edition Yale x Pantone Assure Lock 2 is a bold move in a typically dull space.

I’m excited about these. Switches are a great way to get started with smart lighting, but the few there are that work with all the platforms are expensive. These start at $25.

Check out our list of all the Matter devices available (and announced).

“Eve Play is an easy-to-use plug-and-play interface compatible with Apple AirPlay 2,” states the description. Images show coaxial, optical, and analogue audio outputs, as well as Ethernet. It’s also listed as HomeKit compatible.

If it’s small enough, the Eve Play could be a good alternative to the much-missed Chromecast Audio. Although, knowing Eve, it’s unlikely to cost as little as $35.

Until now, the only way to cancel an emergency response to a false fire alarm triggered by a smoke alarm or smoke alarm listener was by answering a phone call from the monitoring center. If you missed the call, the trucks would be rolling.

A new update now lets you dismiss the alarm in the Ring app or on the Ring keypad. (CO alarms still can’t be canceled).