Matter 1.6 is finally fixing your smart home headaches with offline NFC setup and true cross-platform sharing.

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Setting up smart home automations can feel overwhelming, and at times, downright ridiculous. You might wonder if you really need a machine ...

Seems like I'm flunking standing up.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Besides the ever-versatile smart speaker, some people start their smart home setups with a bright idea: the smart lightbulb, and for good ...

NFC-Based Commissioning will allow users to setup their smart home devices with a tap of their smartphone.

My smart home routines are ready for a refresh. As new standards have emerged for connecting gadgets in the home, and Google and Amazon have been updating their respective hardware and apps, I've been ...

Plain-jane bulbs are so yesterday. Smart lights are in, not only because they're one of the easiest ways to enter the world of smart home tech, but also because they're one of the most affordable.

The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) dropped two notable updates that work in concert at its annual Unify event this week: Matter 1.6 and Product Security 1.1. Together, the releases push ...

Amazon and Google think that artificially intelligent assistants like Alexa+ and Gemini will speed up the process of setting up a smart home, but many problems remain unsolved. By Brian X. Chen Brian ...

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I gave Claude access to my Home Assistant. It helped me audit, debug, and improve my smart home better than I ever could have ...