It is possible to enjoy the benefits of a smart home without an internet connection using local protocols, like Zigbee, to ...

Zigbee just took a big step forward. The Connectivity Standards Alliance has announced Zigbee 4.0, a major update to the long-running smart home protocol. The headline change is a feature that many ...

Home Assistant has just taken the covers off of its latest device: the Connect ZBT-2, which is a big USB dongle that will give your smart home a high-performance Zigbee or Thread connection. It’s the ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aqara, a global leader and pioneer in IoT, today announces the availability of its Radiator Thermostat W600, first unveiled at IFA 2025. Boasting smart features like ...

If you thought Matter was the be-all and end-all for smart home connectivity, then think again as the Connectivity Standards Alliance (yep, the same guys running the Matter show) are giving one of its ...

Zigbee 4.0 devices will support direct setup from a smartphone and Sub-GHz wireless bands to increase their range. Zigbee 4.0 devices will support direct setup from a smartphone and Sub-GHz wireless ...

Not another damn light bulb. That’s what you might be thinking if you’ve been following smart-home tech for the past decade or, indeed, building out your own fortress of missed connections. The first ...

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Model Context Protocol, or MCP, is arguably the most powerful innovation in AI integration to date, but sadly, its purpose and potential are largely misunderstood. So what's the best way to really ...

Silicon Labs’ MG26 family of wireless SoCs enables mesh IoT connectivity through Matter, OpenThread, and Zigbee protocols. By supporting concurrent multiprotocol capabilities, the MG26 chips simplify ...