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Whistle pet trackers are shutting down next month

Ian Carlos Campbell / engadget - Whistle, a subsidiary of Mars that makes pet trackers, has announced that it's being acquired by Tractive. As part of the acquisition, Whistle trackers will stop working, but Tractive is offering to replace those trackers for free for a limited time.The o…

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Whistle pet trackers are shutting down next month

7 months / engadget / Ian Carlos Campbell

Your Whistle pet tracker will stop working next month

7 months / theverge / Andrew Liszewski

Back to Top / Monday, July 28, 2025, 5:21 pm / permalink 11088 / 2 stories in 7 months


Bluetooth tracker Pebblebee adds free SOS alarm to already-purchased devices

Scharon Harding / arstechnica - AirTags don't have an alert system; Tile trackers charge for the feature.

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7 months / bsky / @arstechnica.com / arstechnica.com

Bluetooth tracker Pebblebee adds free SOS alarm to already-purchased devices

7 months / arstechnica / Scharon Harding

Pebblebee’s AirTag alternative now doubles as a panic alarm

7 months / theverge / Andrew Liszewski

Back to Top / Monday, July 14, 2025, 4:21 pm / permalink 10049 / 3 stories in 7 months


Belkin Ending Support for Most Wemo Devices

Juli Clover / macrumors - Belkin today informed customers that it is ending technical support for older Wemo devices, with service set to end on January 31, 2026. When that date rolls around, some Wemo devices will no longer be accessible through the Wemo app.Belkin says that any …

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Belkin ends support for most Wemo devices and its Wemo app

7 months / bsky / @techcrunch.com / techcrunch.com

Belkin Ending Support for Most Wemo Devices

7 months / bsky / @macrumors.bsky.social / macrumors.bsky.social

Belkin ends support for most Wemo devices and its Wemo app

7 months / techcrunch / Sarah Perez

HomeKit may keep some Wemo devices alive after shutdown in 2026

7 months / appleinsider

Belkin Ending Support for Most Wemo Devices

7 months / macrumors / Juli Clover

Back to Top / Thursday, July 10, 2025, 4:21 pm / permalink 9824 / 5 stories in 7 months


Aqara Debuts G410 Doorbell, G100 Camera, and H2 Dimmer With HomeKit Support

Tim Hardwick / macrumors - Smart home company Aqara's G410 video doorbell, which is Matter-compatible and supports Apple's HomeKit Secure Video, is now available to buy. Announced in January, the Doorbell Camera Hub G410 introduces several notable upgrades, including a 2K resolutio…

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Review: Aqara's G410 Doorbell Camera Brings HomeKit Support and Hub Features for $130

7 months / macrumors / Juli Clover

Aqara Debuts G410 Doorbell, G100 Camera, and H2 Dimmer With HomeKit Support

7 months / macrumors / Tim Hardwick

Aqara’s feature-packed G410 video doorbell is now available

7 months / theverge / Thomas Ricker

Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 review

7 months / bgr / Christian de Looper

Back to Top / Thursday, July 10, 2025, 6:21 am / permalink 9765 / 4 stories in 7 months


IKEA Goes All-In on Matter for Apple HomeKit Compatibility

Tim Hardwick / macrumors - IKEA plans to overhaul its smart home lineup with full Matter support, making its budget-friendly products compatible with Apple Home and other ecosystems without requiring the company's own hub, reports The Verge.Starting in January 2026, the Swedish fur…

#iot #smartcities #apple

Ikea Unveils Major Smart Home Reboot with Matter Devices and New Speakers

7 months / iphoneincanada / Nehal Malik

Ikea is making big changes to its smart home lineup, introducing 20 new devices supporting Matter-over-Thread that will work with HomeKit without needing an intermediary hub.

7 months / bsky / @appleinsider.com / appleinsider.com

IKEA Goes All-In on Matter for Apple HomeKit Compatibility

7 months / bsky / @macrumors.bsky.social / macrumors.bsky.social

IKEA goes all in on Matter with new smart home products

7 months / engadget / Andre Revilla

IKEA’s smart home products will play nice with Apple thanks to full Matter support

7 months / idownloadblog / Christian Zibreg

Ikea's new Matter-over-Thread smart home gear will work with HomeKit

7 months / appleinsider

IKEA Goes All-In on Matter for Apple HomeKit Compatibility

7 months / macrumors / Tim Hardwick

Back to Top / Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 8:20 am / permalink 9682 / 7 stories in 7 months


Life360 Integrates Tile Trackers for Enhanced Family Safety

Life360 has fully integrated Tile’s lost-item tracking technology into its family locator app, finally uniting the two services that were separated for years. This move aims to bolster the app’s utility, enabling users to locate not just people but also personal belongings, in a long-awaited feature update.

#iot #mobile #apps

Tile trackers are being fully integrated into Life360

9 months / theverge / Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Years after acquiring Tile, Life360 has integrated the trackers into its app

9 months / engadget / Anna Washenko

Family safety app Life360 adds Tile’s lost-item trackers, years after its acquisition

9 months / techcrunch / Sarah Perez

Back to Top / Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 4:20 pm / permalink 6006 / 3 stories in 9 months


Apple Drops Legacy HomeKit Support Ahead of 2025 Upgrade

Apple is pulling the plug on its outdated HomeKit architecture, urging users to embrace the shiny, new system before fall 2025—and avoid any accessory meltdowns. In a move that leaves nostalgia in the dust, the tech giant warns of inevitable smart home hiccups for laggards.

#iot #apple #ios

PSA: Apple Ending Support for Old HomeKit Architecture in Fall 2025, Upgrade Before Then

9 months / macrumors / Juli Clover

Apple discontinuing support for older Home architecture with iOS 19

9 months / appleinsider

Back to Top / Monday, May 12, 2025, 6:20 pm / permalink 4561 / 2 stories in 9 months


Matter 1.4.1 Update Simplifies Smart Home Setup Processes

The latest Matter 1.4.1 specification brings tap-to-pair and multi-device QR code features, dramatically streamlining smart home device setup. This update is set to reduce the hassle of integrating new devices, potentially accelerating the adoption of home automation systems.

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9 months / bsky / @arstechnica.com / arstechnica.com

Matter update may finally take the tedium out of setting up your smart home

9 months / arstechnica / Ryan Whitwam

Matter 1.4.1 will eventually make it easier to setup your smart home

9 months / appleinsider

Matter’s latest update brings tap-to-pair setup

9 months / theverge / Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Back to Top / Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 10:20 am / permalink 4223 / 4 stories in 9 months


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