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Best AI Smart Home Devices for 2026: Top Picks & Automation Ideas

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Best AI Smart Home Devices

Artificial intelligence is becoming one of the biggest selling points in modern homes, and the trend is accelerating. According to Zillow’s newly released 2027 Home Trends Report, mentions of AI-powered features in U.S. home listings jumped 119% year over year, while app-controlled home systems increased 34%, showing that smart technology is rapidly moving from luxury … Read more

SmartThings Home Assistant Changes: What to Do Before Dec. 15, 2026

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SmartThings Home Assistant

If you use SmartThings with Home Assistant, an important change is coming that could interrupt your smart home automations. Samsung has confirmed that the current SmartThings integration will stop working after December 15, 2026, and users who want to continue using the cloud integration will need to migrate to a new integration that requires the … Read more