Tewke collabs with Sonos and Heatmiser to bring music and heating controls to its smart light switch. Existing Tap owners are getting music, heating and weather controls without having to replace their device Published 1 hour ago Quick summary. Tewke is expanding its Tap smart home controller through new collaborations with Sonos and Heatmiser, adding music controls from 26th August and room-by-room heating controls from 2nd September. A new weather screen will follow later in the year, with all features arriving via software updates. Tewke is adding several new features to its Tap smart home controller, including music and heating controls alongside a new weather screen. Future US, Inc. awarded the device four stars when Future US, Inc. reviewed it earlier this year, and these latest additions will expand what it can control around the home. Tap already combines smart lighting controls, energy insights and home health information within a wall-mounted device designed to replace a traditional light switch. The new features won't require any changes to the hardware either, with Tewke rolling them out to existing devices through software updates. The first update will bring music controls on 26th August and thermostat controls on 2nd September, followed by a weather screen that's scheduled to arrive later in the year. For those who don't already own one, Tap is currently priced at £389 (around $530) via Tewke's website. Latest Videos FromT3 Best video doorbell 2024 The best video doorbells have a variety of benefits for your home. In addition to adding an extra layer of security, they also have many other smart features that all homeowners can benefit from. 0 seconds of 1 minute, 29 seconds Volume 0% Music control will initially arrive through an integration with Sonos, allowing users to play and pause music, skip tracks, browse the current playlist or queue, adjust the volume and choose which rooms music plays in. Album artwork will also appear on the display alongside the usual playback controls. This allows anyone in the household - or even guests - to change what's playing without needing to reach for a phone first. Tewke says it plans to add support for other audio systems in the future as well. Thermostat control will begin with Heatmiser, with a dedicated screen allowing users to adjust temperatures on a room-by-room basis. They'll also be able to override existing heating schedules and access temperature presets they've already created within their original heating system. Much like the best smart thermostats, Tewke also wants to make more of this happen automatically, with future plans for heating automations that respond to movement and environmental sensor data. Get all the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products from the T3 experts

A mysterious new Sonos soundbar just surfaced ahead of launch. Your living room could sound a little more Sonos this September. Aug 18, 2026 - 3:05 AM ET * Sonos' upcoming S59 "Gambit" soundbar has surfaced in a FCC filing, suggesting it's nearing launch. * The new soundbar resembles the second-gen Sonos Beam and could debut as soon as September. * Sonos could have a bigger hardware refresh planned, with the soundbar potentially launching alongside the upcoming Ace Ultra headphones. Sonos might be preparing for a much busier September than SoundGuys expected. SoundGuys recently got its first glimpse at the upcoming Sonos Ace Ultra headphones, followed by more details about their expected price, improved battery life, and other upgrades. But turns out the headphones may not be arriving alone. A new Sonos soundbar has appeared in a FCC filing (first spotted by Bloomberg), suggesting the company may be preparing to refresh another key part of its audio lineup. The new soundbar carries the model number S59 and is internally known as "Gambit." It looks similar to the second-generation Sonos Beam, which launched in 2021. More importantly, the soundbar is expected to make its official debut next month, potentially alongside the Ace Ultra. That could make this particularly interesting for anyone who has been holding off on upgrading their TV audio setup. The Beam has long occupied a nice middle ground in Sonos' lineup: it's considerably easier to squeeze under a TV than the company's larger soundbars, while still giving you a much bigger, more immersive sound than the speakers built into most TVs. A successor could make that formula more appealing without forcing you to find space for a massive soundbar in your living room. The FCC paperwork unfortunately doesn't give SoundGuys much to work with beyond the new hardware. SoundGuys don't even have its final retail name yet, so it's unclear whether Sonos will treat it as another Beam generation or take the product in a slightly different direction. Still, an FCC appearance is usually a good sign that a device is getting close to release. So, seeing the S59 reach this stage lines up nicely with reports of a September launch. It also adds to what is shaping up to be a broader Sonos hardware refresh. The Ace Ultra has already passed FCC certification, with previous documentation pointing to tighter integration with Sonos' home audio ecosystem. Imagine coming home, taking off your headphones, and having your music or other audio move more seamlessly to the speakers around your house - that kind of ecosystem integration is where Sonos has an opportunity to make the Ace Ultra stand out. Pair that with a new soundbar, and September is an important month for Sonos fans. SoundGuys still need to learn what the S59 actually improves, but after roughly five years with the current Beam, Sonos has plenty of room to give people a reason to upgrade.

Sonos adds Live Activities support on iPhone. Live Activities is one of the best features in iOS, and it's supported now by the new Sonos app. Which, yes, is two years old. But still. "We're excited to finally bring back Sonos control from the iOS Lock screen, but in an all-new way with iOS Live Activities," the Sonos team revealed on Reddit, for some reason. "We know this is a much requested, anticipated, and needed feature, and we can't wait for you to try it out." Video Muted Live Activities is a unique iOS feature that came out of Apple replacing the notch on most modern iPhones with the Dynamic Island; these are banner-sized and persistent notification-type overlays that are used by a growing collection of apps, especially travel and delivery apps. For the Sonos app, you need to upgrade to the latest app version, of course, but then you need to also enable this feature in Account settings by navigating to App Preferences > Live Activity. The first time a Live Activity appears, you should also agree to "Always Allow." The Sonos Live Activity displays over the Lock screen, Home screen, and other apps, but you have to unlock your iPhone to make playback changes, Sonos says. The Sonos Live Activity is also available on Apple Watch and CarPlay. But there are more features coming soon, too, including support for album art. And if you're on Android, the Sonos team notes that its app has supported lock screen notifications since an update this past February. Community Guidelines Thurrott maintain the community forums so its readers have access to rich conversations and can discuss their thoughts and opinions on technology topics of interest. By participating in the conversations on this website, you agree to follow the rules to create a civil place for discussion. There are currently no comments available Post a comment. Fields marked with * are required