#smart home

• Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Pro: 4K HDR, but 15fps Video Holds It Back

  The Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Pro brings 4K HDR and phase-detection autofocus to the bird feeder camera, but 15fps video and a subscription-locked app hold it back.

• Google Quietly Updates Old Nest Speakers: Audio Fixes, No New Hardware

  Google hasn't forgotten its older Nest speakers. Firmware 3.79.550760 is rolling out through the Home Preview Program with audio and smart-home fixes.

• Eufy E10 Window Camera Hits $79.99 With No Subscription Fee

  Eufy's E10 Window Camera sticks to glass, records 2.5K video and stores footage on a microSD card with no monthly fee, but its wired cable limits placement.

• Apple HomeView Hands-On: Face ID Hub Unites Your Smart Home

  Hands-on with Apple's HomeView: a Face ID smart display that recognizes six people, locks private apps, and finally unifies the Apple smart home.

• Dreame PM20 Clears Grease Fire Smoke: 999 to 2 µg/m³ in 4 Hours

  A Dreame PM20 air purifier cleared a kitchen after an accidental grease fire, dropping PM2.5 from 999 µg/m³ to 2 µg/m³ in four hours. An independent monitor backed the readings.

• Apple HomeView Preorders Open: Face ID Smart Home Hub

  Apple HomeView preorders are open. The 7-inch square hub runs your smart home through Apple Home, with Face ID profiles for up to six people and no third-party apps.