Smart Home
Coverage of Smart Home in the Nexus archive.
- Piece of mind at a great low price: The new Ring doorbell is 50% off for the first time on Prime Day
The new Ring doorbell is being offered at a 50% discount for the first time on Prime Day. The promotion highlights the product as a way to enhance smart home capabilities.
- Gemini for Google Home can now use your cameras to trigger automations
Google Home is introducing a new Gemini-powered automation feature that uses security cameras to detect events and trigger smart home actions. This update includes enhanced voice command support and stability improvements, following its October early access launch.
- Why the Smart Home Bubble Popped
The smart home market experienced a decline due to overhyped expectations, market saturation, and failure to deliver on promised convenience and security. Companies overpromised while underdelivering, leading to consumer and investor disillusionment.
- Will a new CEO realize Apple’s smart home potential?
John Ternus, Apple's new hardware chief, is poised to accelerate the company's smart home initiatives, potentially launching new devices this fall. This marks a shift from Tim Cook's slower approach to hardware expansion, with Ternus's background in hardware development seen as a catalyst for Apple's commitment to the smart home category.