Get the appA product tester has ranked pet cameras from several brands, including Enabot, Petcube and Furbo. Enabot's Ebo Air 2, priced at $199, is praised for its laser toy and playful robot features. Furbo's Mini, at $17, is recommended as an affordable basic camera, though full features require a paid subscription. The Enabot EBO Max FamilyBot, priced at $510, is not recommended after it repeatedly failed to connect and recharge during testing.
Eufy's Wall Light Cam S4 is on sale for $170, $80 off its original $250 price. The camera combines a motion-activated wall light with a 4K camera that can be swivelled. It records locally with 32 GB of built-in storage and needs no subscription. A solar panel keeps the battery charged, though the 15 fps frame rate can make fast movement look blurry. The writer also points to the Indoor Cam S350 at $100 and the C35 2-Cam Kit at $130.
WIRED has listed a deal on an Ecobee thermostat for $120, promoted as a way to upgrade home heating controls for winter. The offer is presented through a commerce piece written by Kat Merck, who covers smart home technology and sustainable products for the publication. Merck's background includes forestry studies and wildland firefighter training at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
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Get the appApple has unveiled a new Home Collection of smart cameras, door locks, thermostats and sensors, developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The range launches overseas from December, but Apple has not announced Australian pricing or availability. The indoor camera physically tilts away when someone is home, and the smart lock unlocks hands-free using Ultra Wideband technology. Apple says camera footage is end-to-end encrypted. Separately, LG has faced allegations over what its smart TVs collect, which LG disputes; Apple says those claims do not involve the new accessories.
Apple has unveiled the HomeView, a smart display with a 7-inch screen that uses Siri AI to help with household tasks. The device can recognise up to six users and adjust its screen to each person. It costs AUD$449 in Australia, with pre-orders open now and retail sales from November 13. It will not be sold in the European Union at launch due to regulatory restrictions on Siri AI. Apple also announced the Apple Home Collection of smart accessories made with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.
Expensive smart-home upgrades may add little to a property's sale price, according to a Melbourne real estate agent. Whitefox sales associate Cameron Greene said buyers rarely decide based on automated lighting or blinds, and that land size and build quality matter far more. Security features such as cameras and lockup garages, along with solar panels and batteries, can attract buyers. Telsyte research found 70 per cent of Australians believe AI could manage their smart homes better than they can, while more than three in five would feel uncomfortable with AI making decisions without their knowledge.
Apple has opened preorders for HomeView, a 7-inch smart display and speaker. The device is designed as a central access point for up to six family members to use Apple's devices, apps and the Siri AI chatbot. Users can speak to it to control smart home devices, such as closing smart blinds or activating smart locks. HomeView can show live feeds from up to nine video cameras at once. With a supported iCloud+ subscription, it can recognise people, pets, packages and vehicles, and notify the household when someone arrives at the front door.
Apple has announced three new devices as part of a major push into the smart home. The HomeView is a countertop smart display with a 7-inch screen, priced at $299 and available from November 13 in several countries including Australia. Apple also unveiled the Home Collection, a range of smart-home products made with LG and Schneider Electric. The HomePod Mini 2 costs $149 and goes on sale October 30, while the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K also costs $299.
Apple has unveiled the HomeView, its first smart display, at an event in New York City. The 7-inch device costs $299 and comes as a speaker base or a wall-mounted screen, with preorders open and sales starting November 13. Its screen offers swipeable faces similar to an Apple Watch, and it recognises users' faces and voices to show personal content. Siri AI powers the device, which can also control smart home devices and display security camera feeds.
WIRED has published a holiday gift guide of 40 gadgets priced under $100 for tech enthusiasts. Picks include portable speakers, smart lights, a portable charger, a headphone stand, a gaming controller, a motion sensor and a sound machine. Each item is recommended by the outlet's testers, who say the list is designed to suit budgets during the costly holiday period. The guide is updated for November 2025 and links to further gift lists by price and interest.
Apple will reportedly announce a smart home hub called the HomeView on Tuesday, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The Siri-powered device has a display and an A18 chip, and will let customers control other smart home devices. It is reportedly available in a countertop model and a wall-mounted model. Gurman also reports that Apple will update the Apple TV and HomePod mini, and that it plans a partnership with LG for a smart lock, thermostat and doorbell.
Digital wall calendars are on sale during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026. These devices sync digital calendars and manage family schedules, chores, and meal plans. Top picks include the Everblog HomeCal, Apolosign Digital Calendar, and Skylight Calendar 2, with prices ranging from $249 to $320. The Skylight Calendar Max, though more expensive, offers a larger screen and better photo features but has some paywalled functions.