On this week's show: Ring launches 4K video doorbells and a whole developer portal while Ubiquiti sends AI to the edge with a new series UniFi G6 cameras. Reolink shines bright with its solar floodlight cam, Nuki taps into Apple Home Key, and DEWENWILS dives into Matter with a smart pool pump timer. Matter 1.5.1 gets better camera streaming, Heatit joins Works with Home Assistant, and backup encryption gets a serious upgrade. Plus, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!

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Show Notes

• Artemis 2 live updates: launch time, pre-flight checks - thestar.com
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Ring finally brings 4K video to its battery-powered doorbell camera | The Verge - theverge.com
  • Ring Developer - developer.amazon.com
  • Introducing G6 Edge Series - blog.ui.com
  • Reolink’s first solar-powered floodlight camera offers wire-free home security | The Verge - theverge.com
  • Nuki adds Apple Home Key to its smart lock | The Verge - theverge.com
  • DEWENWILS launches the world's first Matter-compatible smart pool pump timer | Matter Alpha - matteralpha.com
  • The latest Matter update improves camera streaming | The Verge - theverge.com
• Pick of the Week: GitHub - piitaya/ha95: Home Assistant 95 · GitHub - github.com
• 2026.4 Beta: Infrared never left the chat - Home Assistant - rc.home-assistant.io
• Music Assistant 2.8: Let's get this party started! - Music Assistant - music-assistant.io
• Heatit joins Works with Home Assistant - Home Assistant - home-assistant.io
• We now make the best Zigbee and Z-Wave repeaters and open whole-home audio - nabucasa.mailcoach.app
• Modernizing encryption of Home Assistant backups - Home Assistant - home-assistant.io
• HAGHS
• GL.iNet GL-BE3600 (Slate 7) Portable Travel Router, Pocket Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7, 2.5G Router, Portable VPN Routers WiFi for Travel, Public Computer Routers, Business Trip, Mobile/RV/Cruise/Plane
• Anker Nano Power Strip, Desk Clamp with 1500J Surge Protector, 5ft Extension Cord, 70W Max Gaming Desk Accessories, 6 AC, 2 USB A, 2 USB C, Home Office Essentials, Fit 0.6~1.8'' Tabletop Edge