As a smart home user, you've probably heard multiple mentions of Thread, Zigbee, and Matter from different companies, and seen all three names printed on boxes for smart home devices or in their ...

If you would like to start your journey by setting up your own home automation system, Zigbee, offers a robust wireless protocol, and has been transforming the way we control and automate our homes.

If you thought Matter was the be-all and end-all for smart home connectivity, then think again as the Connectivity Standards Alliance (yep, the same guys running the Matter show) are giving one of its ...

Have you ever wished your smart home devices could do just a little bit more—something uniquely tailored to your needs? Maybe you’ve dreamed of a home automation sensors that tracks the exact ...

I’ve set up dozens of smart home gadgets across two homes and two apartments over the last five years. I have a mental list of brands I revere and brands from which nothing shall ever be purchased ...

A new feature in Android 15 allows your phone or tablet to display an interactive smart home control panel while charging — and it’s not limited to Google Home. A new feature in Android 15 allows your ...

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Zigbee 4.0 devices will support direct setup from a smartphone and Sub-GHz wireless bands to increase their range. Zigbee 4.0 devices will support direct setup from a smartphone and Sub-GHz wireless ...

The Connectivity Standards Alliance, the guys behind not only Matter but Zigbee and Aliro as well, has announced a new event - Unify - that it hopes will help to make the smart home a much more ...

Chandraveer, a seasoned mechanical design engineer turned tech reporter and reviewer, brings more than three years of rich experience in consumer tech journalism to the table, having contributed to ...