Category: Smart Home

FreeGo’s Wash&Vacuum Spray is a 4.9 kg electric mop with a high-speed microfiber roller, separate 700 ml/750 ml water tanks, 250 W brushless motor with 12 kPa suction, 2,500 mAh battery (25 min), self-cleaning dock and a current Black Friday discount off its normal 12,590 CZK price.

Govee’s Backlight 3S delivers Ambilight-style bias lighting by mounting LED strips behind your TV to match on-screen colors, offering an immersive experience similar to Philips Ambilight at a much lower cost.

Apple is developing a wall-mounted HomePad smart display running a new homeOS and HomeKit integration. Slated for early 2025, the device’s unknown price and potentially redundant software make its commercial fate uncertain, but success could unlock bigger home-hardware bets.

Apple is reportedly developing a wall-mountable tablet-style HomeKit hub with a six-inch display, camera, battery, speakers, Siri and a new OS, planned for March. Initial setup would require an iPhone.

Roborock’s new Q Revo Curved is a higher-end robot vacuum that pairs modern design with strong cleaning performance and smart navigation. This review outlines its features, strengths, weaknesses, and how it compares to competing models.

LG’s WashTower combines a washing machine and dryer into a single appliance, saving floor space and simplifying laundry setup while leveraging LG’s broad appliance expertise.

Xiaomi’s Mijia Air Conditioner Super Energy Saving Vertical 3 HP offers 7–8 kW cooling, 1,752 m3/h airflow, HyperOS smart control, and a 56 °C sterilizing cleaning mode. Available in China for 4,999 yuan; not officially sold in Czechia.

Jackery revealed a solar-powered aluminum gazebo at CES with 2,000W roof panels, integrated outlets, a projection screen and optional backup batteries. Sales start in California in H2, unofficial price range $12K–$15K.

Mova debuted the Pilot 70 at CES: a flying module that lifts robotic vacuums to upper floors using a four-rotor propulsion system, adaptive damping, and six-degree-of-freedom sensors for precise, collision-free stair navigation.

Google Home users report widespread problems: missed commands, delayed responses, and devices taking incorrect actions. The issues appear broad and affecting Google smart-home hardware, with no clear cause yet.