Not every smart home device requires Zigbee or Z-Wave. Some products, like smart plugs, can connect to your home's 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network through their companion app.

TL;DR Key Takeaways : Zigbee is a low-power, mesh networking protocol ideal for smart home and IoT applications, offering energy efficiency and independence from internet connectivity. Popular ...

It all starts with trying out a smart TV or smart lights. Soon, you'll find smart speakers, smart plugs, smart switches, and smart locks. Like many, I have a hodgepodge of smart devices in my home ...

Zigbee has several benefits that make it a good fit for smart home devices. First off, it's low power, so you can run many Zigbee devices from batteries.

Review of the SONOFF iPlug S60 Zigbee (S60ZBTPF) smart plug with energy monitoring and Zigbee router function using eWelink ...

Home Assistant’s Zigbee and Thread dongle SkyConnect gave me an excuse to dismantle my smart home and rebuild it. No more Philips Hue hubs or Elgato apps are needed to control my home.

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 ...

Amazon’s new Echo Hub is the best hub for an Alexa smart home. It comes with Zigbee, Thread, and Matter built in as well as support for Amazon Sidewalk (handy if you use Ring devices).

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 ...

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 ...

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

IKEA’s newest smart hub – the Dirigeria – will be in compatible with each of the new smart sensors. The Parasoll, for instance, will be controllable via Google Home and other service through ...