Smart Home Hub

The Best Matter-Compatible IR Blasters in 2026: How to Finally Make Your Dumb Devices Smart

Comparing the Broadlink RM MAX, Aqara Hub M3, SwitchBot Hub 2, and XIAO Smart IR Mate — four ways to bring your old TVs, ACs, and fans into a Matter-powered smart home.

Apr 8, 2026 8 min read

Reviews

Philips Hue Bridge Pro Review: The Overdue Upgrade That Finally Makes Hue Feel Fast

The Philips Hue Bridge Pro brings 3x the capacity, 5x faster response times, Wi-Fi, and the clever MotionAware feature. Here is everything you need to know before upgrading.

Mar 31, 2026 9 min read