Ring Smart Lock Adds a Dial for Recharging by Hand
Ring Smart Lock lets owners recharge a dead battery by turning a dial. Ring plans to make it available in the U.S. in early 2027.
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Shark Adds Two Corded Stick Vacuums Under 10 Pounds
Shark adds two corded stick vacuums weighing less than 10 pounds, priced at $199.99 and $249.99, with handheld conversion and self-cleaning brushrolls.
SwitchBot Discounts Smart Home Products by Up to 40%
SwitchBot offers up to 40% off selected smart home products, with US deals on locks and window coverings available through Amazon and its website.
BLUETTI Offers FridgePower for $849 During Prime Big Deal Days
BLUETTI offers FridgePower for $849 and an Apex 300 battery bundle for $2,399 during Prime Big Deal Days, running October 6 and 7.
Narwal Cuts Freo 20 to $849.99 for Prime Day
Narwal's sale runs October 6 and 7, with Freo 20 at $849.99 and Freo 20 Edge at $699.99 through Amazon and Narwal's website during the event.
Samsung Adds SmartThings Now and Direct Hub Control
Samsung adds SmartThings Now cards and local hub control, with personalized routine suggestions and support for Matter 1.6 device categories.
Dreame Cuts L50 Ultra Price by 50% for Robot Vacuum Sale
Dreame's October 6 and 7 robot vacuum deals include the L50 Ultra at $699.99, half its MSRP, and the D20 Air Plus with a self-emptying dock at $199.99.
Nanoleaf MCP Lets ChatGPT and Claude Control Your Lights
Nanoleaf announced an MCP bridge that connects ChatGPT and Claude to its smart lights for brightness, color and Scene control. The Desktop App must stay open.
KitchenAid Adds Cordless Grater and Vacuum Sealer to Go System
KitchenAid adds two Go cordless tools for food prep and vacuum sealing, with battery-included and battery-free purchase options.
Arlo opens solar camera preorders at $99.99 MSRP
Essential Solar Security Camera preorders are open at $99.99 MSRP. Arlo says shipping starts mid-October, with black and white options.
Shark Adds Navigator 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop Starting at $499 MSRP
Shark's Navigator 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop line starts at $499 MSRP. A $599 version with a 60-day base is available now, and the $499 model is coming soon.
Cuisinart Launches Artisan French Door Air Fryer Toaster Oven at $199.95
The Cuisinart Artisan French Door Air Fryer Toaster Oven is a 7-in-1 countertop oven priced at $199.95, available now online and coming to Target in October.
SwitchBot's New Light Bars Work With Matter and Cost $45.99 MSRP
SwitchBot's RGBICWW Light Bars are available now for a $45.99 MSRP. The pair runs Matter over Wi-Fi and works with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings.
Yeelight S1 Ceiling Lights Bring Matter Over Thread
Yeelight is preparing two S1 ceiling lights using Matter over Thread. Sizes are 320mm and 450mm; pricing and release timing remain unannounced.
Aqara Adds Five Matter Over Thread Lights at IFA
Aqara unveiled five Matter over Thread lights at IFA 2026, covering floor, downlight, strip and outdoor lighting. No pricing or release dates yet.
SwitchBot's K11+ Pro Robot Vacuum Adds a Compact Auto-Empty Dock
SwitchBot's K11+ Pro robot vacuum has a US MSRP of $399.99. The company claims suction of up to 12,000Pa and automatic dust collection.
Whirlpool and OLIPOP Team Up on Nugget Ice Refrigerators
Whirlpool and OLIPOP announced a refrigerator collaboration with a sweepstakes running September 15 to 28, 2026, and a free OLIPOP case offer on two models.
EcoFlow Cuts Up to 59% Off Home Backup Power for Prime Big Deal Days
EcoFlow's Prime Big Deal Days sale discounts home backup and portable power stations by up to 59%, including the DELTA 3 Max and DELTA 3 Ultra Plus.
Hayward Recalls Universal Pool Heaters Over Carbon Monoxide Risk
About 4,600 Hayward HDFS400 heaters are recalled over a carbon monoxide hazard. Stop use and contact Hayward for a repair at no cost.
Aiper Fall Sale Cuts Up to 35% Off Robotic Pool Cleaners
Aiper's fall sale runs September 17 to September 30 with up to 35% off robotic pool cleaners and smart irrigation, plus an Amazon promotion October 6 to 7.
AirDoctor 1500 Mini Tower Lands at $399 for Small Rooms
The AirDoctor 1500 mini tower costs $399 and is sold at AirDoctor.com. Ideal Living says the purifier suits bedrooms, nurseries, offices and laundry rooms.
Zephyr HyperCore Induction Cooktops Get Wi-Fi Software Updates
Zephyr says its HyperCore cooktop update adds individual element timers and changes how the interface presents appliance information.
Char-Broil Recalls Bistro Pro Electric Grills Over Shock Risk
Char-Broil recalls about 10,605 Bistro Pro electric grills over an electric shock hazard. Owners should stop using them and register for a free repair kit.
Aqara's FP400 Presence Sensor Adds Thread and Zigbee
Aqara has launched its Spatial Multi-Sensor FP400 worldwide, claiming camera-free radar coverage of up to approximately 860 square feet.
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