Google Updates Home, Nest, Android to Support Matter Standard
Additional upgrades also help facilitate easier onboarding and open Thread compatibility.
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Connectivity Standards Alliance unveils the Matter 1.0 standard and certification program for smart home wireless connectivity.
News October 6
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Sticking with a single wireless protocol and avoiding integrated security will stifle your smart door lock sales and…
News February 21
Google Nest Hub Max Not Really ‘Interoperable’ with other Thread Home Automation Devices
As first consumer device ‘Built on Thread’, new Google/Nest smart display will be “compatible” with other compliant products,…
News October 9
Where are all the Home Automation Standards at CES 2019?
The IoT and home-automation standards have been pretty quiet around CES 2019, but Z-Wave, ZigBee, OCF (Iotivity), Thread,…
News January 6
ZigBee, Thread Complete Dotdot 1.0 Home Automation Spec for CES 2019
In time for CES 2019, ZigBee Alliance and Thread Group complete Dotdot 1.0 home-automation spec to deliver ZigBee…
Briefs January 3
A Google Home First: Local Integration with GE Smart Bulbs via BLE – No Network Needed*
If you guessed Google's first stab at local home-automation might involve ZigBee, Z-Wave or Thread + Weave ...…
News October 9
Apple Joins Mesh Networking Group Thread as HomeKit Rumors Swirl
The rumor mill is reaching peak production this week, as Apple bolsters its mesh networking by joining Thread…
News August 10
Nest’s New Video Doorbell and Smart Lock are Shipping; This Pro ‘Can’t Wait’
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