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Eufy Says Its Security Camera Footage Is Local-Only, But That’s Not Always True
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Eufy Says Its Security Camera Footage Is Local-Only, But That’s Not Always True

Jeff Butts · 3:28 PM EST, Nov 29th, 2022 · Add Comment

A security researcher revealed that Eufy misleads customers, sending videos from its so-called local-only camera products to the cloud.

Review: DreameBot D10 Plus Lets You Put Some of Your Housework on Autopilot
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Review: DreameBot D10 Plus Lets You Put Some of Your Housework on Autopilot

Jeff Butts · 4:33 PM EST, Nov 11th, 2022 · Add Comment

For keeping up with vacuuming and mopping, DreameBot D10 Plus has plenty to offer. It’s not without its problems, but still a great value.

[U: Now Available on Apple Online Store] Level Lock+ Will Offer Apple Home Key Support
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[U: Now Available on Apple Online Store] Level Lock+ Will Offer Apple Home Key Support

Jeff Butts · 3:40 PM EDT, Oct 21st, 2022 · 3 Comments

Despite confusing reports to the contrary, the Level Lock+ does support Apple Home Key technology and is available now in select stores.

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iPads and Apple TVs: Confusion for 2022 – TMO Daily Observations 2022-10-20

iPads and Apple TVs: Confusion for 2022 - TMO Daily Observations 2022-10-20

Ken_Ray · 3:00 AM EDT, Oct 20th, 2022 · Add Comment

Apple on Tuesday hit the world with new iPads, new iPad Pros, and new Apple TV 4Ks. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk confusion and consternation around choices Apple made.

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Watching Watches and Smart Homes – TMO Daily Observations 2022-10-17

Watching Watches and Smart Homes - TMO Daily Observations 2022-10-17

Ken_Ray · 3:00 AM EDT, Oct 17th, 2022 · Add Comment

TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken revisit a recent Piper Sandler survey of teen Apple Watch ownership in light of new data from Counterpoint Research. Then, Jeff does a little smart-home 101, and wonders over Level’s apparent messaging fumbles.

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Latest Eve Light Switch Brings Thread and Matter Support and More
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Latest Eve Light Switch Brings Thread and Matter Support and More

Jeff Butts · 3:48 PM EDT, Oct 13th, 2022 · Add Comment

The latest generation of the Eve Light Switch brings support for 3-pole lighting. It also adds Thread and Matter support.

Matter Has Officially Launched, But Does It Matter For You?
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Matter Has Officially Launched, But Does It Matter For You?

Jeff Butts · 2:35 PM EDT, Oct 5th, 2022 · Add Comment

The official Matter launch is finally here, but what does that mean for you? Jeff Butts outlines what you need to know.

Yale Announces Matter-Compatible Smart Locks
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Yale Announces Matter-Compatible Smart Locks

Jeff Butts · 2:06 PM EDT, Sep 27th, 2022 · Add Comment

Yale, a long-time manufacturer of HomeKit-compatible smart locks, has recently added Matter support to its most popular product family.

TP-Link Kasa Begins Offering HomeKit Support
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TP-Link Kasa Begins Offering HomeKit Support

Jeff Butts · 3:50 PM EDT, Jun 17th, 2022 · Add Comment

Smart home accessory maker TP-Link Kasa is adding support for HomeKit to some products. The Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim is available now.

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Insteon Smart Home System May Have Shut Down Without Telling Customers
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Insteon Smart Home System May Have Shut Down Without Telling Customers

Arnold Zafra · 12:28 PM EDT, Apr 19th, 2022 · 1 Comment

Insteon Smart Home system have shut down but it seems its hundreds of customers who own various Insteon products were not informed.

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