The still-fragmented internet of things is slowly converging on protocols that may someday work in both homes and enterprises. The latest move to standardize how IoT devices talk to each other is a ...

The story of mesh networks in 2026 begins with Thread 1.4. In 2014, a coalition led by Arm, Google’s Nest Labs, and Samsung ...

The specification for Matter 1.0 was released on Tuesday—all 899 pages of it. More importantly, smart home manufacturers and software makers can now apply for this cross-compatibility standard, have ...

When it comes to the smart home, it’s fair to say that Apple’s in third place. A distant third place. Google (with its Nest products and Google Assistant) and Amazon (with its Echo products and Alexa ...

You’ve maybe seen the “Thread” brand on the occasional smart home appliance, like the last Apple HomePod Mini. Understanding what exactly Thread entails and what it can do for your set-up can shape ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Yes, Thread has some cool smart home uses, but the wireless protocol could also replace Bluetooth in other parts ...

With Thread 1.3.0, a HomePod Mini, Echo, and Nest Hub can work together on a single Thread network With Thread 1.3.0, a HomePod Mini, Echo, and Nest Hub can work together on a single Thread network ...

If you are trying to get better Wi-Fi at home or at work, you might be looking at mesh systems and traditional routers. There are lots of choices and it can be hard to know which setup will work ...