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Netatmo’s 2025 ‘second generation’ weather station is a hardware match for the 2012 model with new colors and lower price. Pollen and UV data come from external providers and are restricted to the new unit’s app, while core sensors deliver reliable indoor and outdoor readings.

Strong’s 5GROUTERAX3000 is a practical, universal home router that offers modern Wi‑Fi compatibility and straightforward setup for users who need more than ISP-provided gear but not enterprise features.

Zigbee 4.0 upgrades the protocol with Sub-GHz support via Suzi, batch commissioning, built-in Zigbee Direct phone pairing, improved security and battery life. Suzi certification starts in H1 2026.

Apple is poised for a big 2026: new product categories, major redesigns across flagship devices, and the likely arrival of a foldable iPhone that could reshape the company’s roadmap.

The Connectivity Standards Alliance has approved the Aliro smart-lock standard, enabling phones and watches to act as offline digital keys using NFC, BLE, and UWB. Industry backers include Apple, Google, Samsung, Qualcomm, and NXP; compatible locks are expected early this year.

Stadler Form Noah is a premium ultrasonic humidifier that delivers up to 800 g/h, quiet night operation, a 3.6 L tank with 48-hour runtime, and an Adaptive Humidity mode—yet it lacks Matter, HomeKit, and Czech app localization.

IKEA’s Klippbok is a compact water leak sensor with two metal probes, a five-minute alarm, AAA battery power, and support for Matter and Thread. It works standalone or with IKEA Home Smart and systems like Home Assistant.

Segway revealed 17 new robot mowers in Paris, including the Navimow X4 series with wire-free mapping, four-wheel drive for 84% slopes, RTK/VSLAM navigation, IP66 waterproofing, smart app control, and availability in the Czech market from March 31.

Smart electricity meters record usage every 15 minutes and automatically send data to utilities, giving households detailed consumption insight for free and enabling deeper grid services like solar optimization and EV charging.