Wirepas is the newest CSA member: Add this to the list of things I didn’t see coming: Wirepas joined the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) this week. Why does this surprise me? Mainly because Wirepas isn’t a connected device maker, nor does it … [Read more...]
When is Apple HomeKit going to fix its broken Matter experience?
This should be an exciting time. Officially certified Matter devices are arriving and becoming available. So the promise of simple device onboarding and support for multiple smart home ecosystems is here, right? Not so much if you're an Apple HomeKit … [Read more...]
TP-Link Tapo Smart Plug with Matter: Simple and mostly smart
After updating an older smart plug to support Matter in November, I tested my first Matter-certified outlet. The $19.99 TP-Link Tapo P125M supports Matter right out of the box. As a result, the setup process was essentially... boring. That's … [Read more...]