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Article Amazon Android Google Home Google Nest Matter Samsung SmartThings Thread

Google Updates Home, Nest, Android to Support Matter Standard

Additional upgrades also help facilitate easier onboarding and open Thread compatibility.

Dec 15, 2022

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Matter 1.0 Standard Officially Released

Connectivity Standards Alliance unveils the Matter 1.0 standard and certification program for smart home wireless connectivity.

Oct 06, 2022

Article Bluetooth Kwikset Parks Associates Thread UL Wi-Fi Z-Wave ZigBee

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Smart Locks

Sticking with a single wireless protocol and avoiding integrated security will stifle your smart door lock sales and and hurt your profits.

Feb 21, 2020

Article Google Nest Thread Weave

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, but that doesn’t mean they’ll interoperate in one smart-home ecosystem.

Oct 09, 2019

Article Bluetooth CES Home Automation IoT OCF Thread Z-Wave ZigBee

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, DECT ULE and others will be there -- some more conspicuous than others.