Thread is a mesh networking protocol that connects low-power smart home gadgets, and it’s one of Matter’s underlying ...

Smart home connection hiccups are in the news right now thanks to Ikea and its new line of Matter devices, with many users complaining they’re having trouble keeping the devices online or the devices ...

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Is the smart home a winner-take-all market? Z-Wave Chairman Avi Rosenthal explains why interoperability, not a single standard, is the real future at CES 2026.

Onboarding and connectivity issues are plaguing the furniture retailer’s new Matter-over-Thread products.

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Smart thermostats can benefit both renters and landlords. Here's what tenants need to know to start saving money.

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Users on the Tradfri subreddit report failure rates of up to 50%. Others have had intermittent connection issues with their ...

Discover the latest smart home trends featuring innovative hand gesture controls, sleek sliding mechanisms, and hidden ...

A recent update for the self-hosted Home Assistant swaps out the older, clunkier Overview dashboard with a gorgeous new ...