As an open-source wireless protocol for IoT devices, Zigbee has its own mesh network, which forms a wide-range, reliable network. Theoretically, Zigbee can host up to 65,000 smart devices on a ...

Quick test with a smart home dozen. To try out Matter with Fritz devices, you need a Fritzbox with built-in DECT ULE, the Fritzsmart gateway, a smart home device (DECT ULE, HAN-FUN or Zigbee) and ...

Qorvo has announced a system-on-chip for smart home devices with multi-network support for Matter, Zigbee and Bluetooth Low Energy. “QPG6200L supports multiple protocols on separate channels ...

Working towards automating a few things in a home often seems simple on the surface, but it’s easy for these projects to snowball into dozens of sensors and various servos, switches, and came… ...

Zigbee2MQTT enables Zigbee devices to communicate with your home automation software via MQTT. Utilizing a Raspberry Pi as a dedicated Zigbee hub provides flexibility in device placement. Running ...

Aqara’s smart light switch looks good, works well, and is compatible with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Home, but you’ll need to go all-in on Aqara’s ecosystem—which doesn’t include a ...

Pictured, abstractly, is a Home Assistant Zigbee map. There is a Sonoff USB stick attached, two SmartThings buttons and one window/door sensor, three Tradfri buttons, a smart plug that serves as a ...

Aqara LED Bulb T2 brings Matter support, Adaptive Lighting, and deep HomeKit integration with Thread and Zigbee for a smarter, more responsive home setup.

What sets Home Assistant apart from other smart home platforms is that it was engineered to manage devices locally. That means your smart home can function even when there's no internet connection.

Aqara Smart Plug app . Within the Aqara Home app, you’ll find the standard Aqara control features, including a countdown timer that will turn the plug either on or off, in-depth logging of every ...