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 ...

If you’re just beginning your smart home journey, it can be difficult to figure out where to start. From smart thermostats and smart speakers to robot vacuums and light bulbs, the number of gadgets on ...

This guide is designed to show you how you can use AI tools like Google Bard to plan your Smart Home setup. Welcome to the exciting world of smart homes, where technology seamlessly integrates with ...

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...

The latest update to the Matter specification is here, which will eventually deliver enhancements to the setup process for smart home devices, including Apple Home users. The Connectivity Standards ...

One of the major pain points of the modern smart home is its digital nature. Whether it’s controlling your smart lights, robot vacuum, smart lock, or thermostat, there’s a good chance you’re using a ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Everything you need to know to get your Thread-powered smart plug, light bulb, lock, or motion sensor set up the ...

The latest Matter update is here, but instead of shiny new device types, version 1.4.1 is all about behind-the-scenes improvements for you to get your smart home devices up and running with less ...

The carrier’s Connected Life platform, now available nationwide, lets AT&T customers easily set up a smart home security system. Previously available as a pilot program in select markets, AT&T ...

I’m a smart home nerd. That’s a given after running a smart home-focused website for nearly a decade and testing pretty much every platform, system and setup available. As such, people often ask me ...

If you've decked your home out with smart LED lightbulbs, thermostats, and cameras, you're likely to find yourself looking for a centralized way of managing all of them at once. Smart home hubs, like ...

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