This story was originally published on Friday, August 4, 2023 in my weekly newsletter. You can sign up for that newsletter here. Just last week I had my third frustrating experience with a Matter device. But it's time I stop blaming the Matter … [Read more...]
Podcast: Why Roku wants a smart home OS
This week we learned a bit more about streaming provider Roku's plans to build a smart home operating system. This is in addition to all of the new smart home devices the company has developed using Wyze hardware. Because Kevin Tofel is on vacation, … [Read more...]
ABB Systems purchased Eve in a bid for smart energy
ABB Group, and industrial giant, has purchased Eve Systems, a maker of connected switches, plugs and sensors that work with Thread, HomeKit, and Matter. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the deal has been in works for at least the last six or … [Read more...]
Looking to replace Z-Wave bulbs? Try these Matter or Zigbee options
On a recent Internet of Things podcast, we took a voicemail from Michael on our podcast hotline. Michael recently had a bunch of Z-Wave bulbs die on him and he's thinking to replace them. He wants to know what Matter or Zigbee options are the better … [Read more...]
Hands on with the Matter beta for Home Assistant
Now that I'm done reviewing the latest Matter devices from Nanoleaf, it's time to turn my attention back to Home Assistant. Since I haven't taken a deep dive on this open source smart home platform in a few years, I recently set it up on a spare … [Read more...]
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