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Recent reports about the potential ban of TP-Link products in the U.S. have highlighted a growing concern: the security and reliability of the network devices we rely on daily. As smart devices continue to proliferate in our homes, so do the risks they bring — from cyberattacks to vulnerabilities that expose personal data. With these issues coming to the forefront, taking proactive measures to secure your home network has become more essential than ever. In this article, we will explain how to protect your home network and the importance of network segmentation.

GUEST OPINION:  Everything seems to be connected these days.

Smart lighting solutions provider Nanoleaf is giving avid fans a chance to score some savings in advance of the usual end-of-financial-year (EOFY) sales. Between 31 May and 2 June a range of Nanoleaf lights is reduced by up to 20% in its first Nanoleaf Day.

Roborock launched its new, flagship robot vacuum - along with other high-tech cleaning devices - at an event in Cairns.

Tech giant Samsung, in collaboration with smart homes innovator ABB, solar technology company SMA, and real estate company S. Property, showcased a model home leveraging smart home energy management system (SHEMS) supported by SmartThings Energy in Brobyholm, a residential community development near Stockholm, Sweden.

Australians want technologies that can help households physically safe (47%) reduce their environmental impact (36%), and provide remote health and well-being support (33%) in their homes 10 years from now, according to new research Home of the Future conducted by NBN.

There are learnings for Australians from the experiences of Europeans adopting smart meters, says tado's Cameron Wood.

The Tineco Floor One S5 Pro is a hard floor cleaner that vacuums and washes simultaneously. It’s also full of clever smarts and quality-of-life features that make the job of wiping up easy, and even fun.

Smart home tech start-up Wyze has marked its arrival in Australia with the launch of the 2K full-colour night vision, AI-powered Wyze Cam v3 Pro home security camera.

Smart home specialist Aqara is preparing to add Matter support to its product range.

Despite the rising cost of living, Australians continue to patronise smart home technologies to improve the liveability of their homes. More than two-thirds (69%) of Australian households have at least one smart home product in 2022, according to a research by technology analyst firm Telsyte.

Hardware digital media player brand Roku introduces Roku Smart Home, a line of smart home products featuring security cameras, video doorbells, lighting, and plugs.

The latest 4G Wi-Fi 6 smart router from D-Link, the D-Link G415, sets a high bar for today’s device-dense home, worksite, or travelling user.

Smart home tech is exciting, but it can also be an expensive happy. Philips has your back with its Hue starter kit, bundling all you need to brighten up your home with three globes, a Hue bridge, and a programmable smart button - in one convenient pack.

Although LG's presence at CES 2022 was virtual, the company still launched a range of new TVs and the new OLED evo range, an air purifier, new washing machine tower, new gaming laptops and gear, a new Instaview fridge, new robot and more!

I've seen various smart litter boxes advertised on crownfunding sites over the years, but this is the first one I've seen in action, and with the Wi-Fi enabled, health monitoring app-controlled smarts that work with Alexa and Google voice controls, Leo's Loo Too looks great for humans and cats, young and old, while elegantly solving an age old problem.

The four-button Lifx smart switch has been recalled due to the risk of fire and electric shock.

Advances in smart home technology are changing Australian homes, but they are also opening up opportunities for attackers, according to a new survey by Avast Security.

Joining multifunction printers in the EcoTank and EcoTank Photo range is the new ET-5800, a new EcoTank Pro ET-5800 that’s an A4 wireless all-in-one printer. Epson says it “offers fast, cartridge-free printing with enough ink to print up to 4,500 pages black and 2,800 pages in colour - and easy-to-fill ink tanks providing low cost printing”.

D-Link's DCS-8302LH outdoor/indoor surveillance camera incorporates AI functionality to distinguish human motion from other moving objects.