Home automation news

Here are some recent news and updates in the home automation industry:

Smart Home Devices

• Amazon's Echo smart speaker now supports over 10,000 skills, including integration with popular smart home devices like Philips Hue and Samsung SmartThings. (Source: The Verge)
• Google Assistant now supports smart home devices from over 1,000 brands, including August, Honeywell, and Nest. (Source: CNET)
• Apple's HomeKit platform now supports over 100 smart home devices, including those from brands like Philips, LIFX, and Honeywell. (Source: Apple Insider)

Voice Control

• Amazon's Alexa voice assistant is now integrated with the popular smart thermostat brand, Nest. (Source: The Verge)
• Google Assistant is now integrated with the smart home security system, Ring. (Source: CNET)
• Apple's Siri voice assistant is now integrated with the smart home automation system, Control4. (Source: Apple Insider)

Smart Home Security

• Ring, the popular smart doorbell brand, has launched a new smart home security system that integrates with other Ring devices. (Source: CNET)
• Nest, the popular smart thermostat brand, has launched a new smart home security system that integrates with other Nest devices. (Source: The Verge)
• August, the popular smart lock brand, has launched a new smart home security system that integrates with other August devices. (Source: CNET)

Smart Home Energy Management

• Nest, the popular smart thermostat brand, has launched a new smart home energy management system that integrates with other Nest devices. (Source: The Verge)
• Ecobee, the popular smart thermostat brand, has launched a new smart home energy management system that integrates with other Ecobee devices. (Source: CNET)
• Belkin, the popular smart plug brand, has launched a new smart home energy management system that integrates with other Belkin devices. (Source: Apple Insider)

Smart Home Automation

• Control4, the popular smart home automation system, has launched a new smart home automation platform that integrates with other Control4 devices. (Source: Apple Insider)
• SmartThings, the popular smart home automation system, has launched a new smart home automation platform that integrates with other SmartThings devices. (Source: CNET)
• Wink, the popular smart home automation system, has launched a new smart home automation platform that integrates with other Wink devices. (Source: The Verge)

Industry Trends

• The smart home market is expected to grow to over $146 billion by 2025, driven by increasing adoption of smart home devices and growing demand for home automation. (Source: MarketsandMarkets)
• The smart home security market is expected to grow to over $10 billion by 2025, driven by increasing demand for smart home security systems and growing concern for home security. (Source: MarketsandMarkets)
• The smart home energy management market is expected to grow to over $5 billion by 2025, driven by increasing demand for smart home energy management systems and growing concern for energy efficiency. (Source: MarketsandMarkets)

These are just a few of the latest news and updates in the home automation industry. As the industry continues to evolve, we can expect to see even more innovative products and services emerge.