Swidget Modular Outlet Turns Any Home Into a Smart Home Using Existing Wiring
The modular electrical outlet called Swidget promises compatibility with any smart-home system, along with Wi-Fi, Z-Wave and ZigBee.
Jul 27, 2017
ZigBee PRO 2017 Spec Operates in Simultaneous Multi-Band Mesh Networks
ZigBee PRO 2017 mesh IoT network spec operates in 800-900MHz and 2.4GHz frequency bands simultaneously, enabling signals to penetrate concrete walls more easily.
Jun 21, 2017
LG’s Clever Tech for Commissioning Smart Lights Melds ZigBee with VLC Light Waves
Introduced at Lightfair 2017 LG Electronics’ new ZigBee Connector plugs into an Android mobile device, discovers smart lights via visible light communication (VLC), and enables on-the-fly programming via LG's Sensor Connect app.
May 16, 2017
NuBryte Goes ‘Pro’; Drops DIY Channel
Smart home control maker NuBryte changes direction to target CE pros, drops ecommerce and retail, and ups Touchpoint MSRP by 46% to add margin.
May 15, 2017
Latest on Thread, OCF, Weave and ZigBee’s new dotdot Home Automation Layer at CES 2017
ZigBee lends smart-home application layer to Thread Group, branding it dotdot and demoing about 10 IoT products at CES 2017, all run through Resolution Products’ Helix security and home automation hub.