Building a local-first setup meant the control and automation logic living inside the home network. And even if the internet ...

Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) can be created on your router to help divide and segment smart devices from PCs or TVs.

After more than a decade of accumulating smart plugs, speakers and sensors, I realized parts of my setup were quietly ...

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Matter 1.4.1 implements a handful of new features to ease new-device setup. Multi-device QR code setup will let you add a whole box of smart home devices while only scanning a single QR code. NFC ...

Setting up and automating a smart home is easier than ever, as I found out when trying the Aqara ecosystem for the first time ...

The Matter standard has received the 1.4.1 update, which includes a series of improvements and optimizations specifically designed to eliminate most of the pitfalls you encounter when setting up ...

The Thread protocol offers a robust mesh network designed to solve many of the smart home’s biggest problems. But only if everyone can agree on how to use it. The Thread protocol offers a robust mesh ...

Your 2026 smart home will work best if your devices can all talk to each other without having to jump through hoops. Home ...

Smart home gadgets are designed to make life simpler. Forget to lock your front door? All you have to do is remotely log into the companion app on your smartphone and hit a button. That said, while ...