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Smart Home Insider Podcast
On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, Nanoleaf CEO Gimmy Chu joins to discuss its recent merger and more of the latest news.
Earlier in 2026, SwitchBot and Nanoleaf announced a merger to expand their reach into the smart home. Gimmy Chu, Nanoleaf CEO and co-founder, is back to discuss how the merger happened and what it means for their product lines.
Before the interview, we dig into the news. Leading things off are new reports on the second-generation HomeView.
A recent rumor says that Apple is working on a new, larger version of HomeView to release in 2027 or 2028 that would also have a moving arm. The larger size would solve one of the bigger issues with the first-generation device.
Demand for the current HomeView appears strong, with countertop shipping slipping into December. Wall-mounted models are still available for the November 28 release date.
In other news, GE Lighting has expanded its smart shade range. The new models still work with Matter, but are offered built-to-order and fit a larger array of windows.
The new models fit widths of 28 to 72 inches and heights from 35 to 110 inches. There are new fabric offerings and a reverse-roll option with prices starting at $299.
Finally, SwitchBot has a new set of permanent outdoor lights. Gimmy talks about how the SwitchBot ones differ from the recent Nanoleaf permanent outdoor lights.
It's an excellent transition into the merger and other recent developments for the Nanoleaf brand. For example, Nanoleaf launched a new MCP to allow its lights to be controlled via AI chatbots and agents.
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