Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As a smart home user, you've probably heard multiple mentions of Thread, Zigbee, and Matter from different companies, and seen all three names ...

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The prospect of smart home products all seamlessly working together across ecosystems is an idea we've been sold for years. In the early days of smart home ecosystems, everything operated ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The capability, which is part of the Thread 1.4 spec released last year, will launch on select SmartThings hubs ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Taking the plunge and upgrading your home with smart technology can seem overwhelming at first. There's a lot to sort through for the ...