That's where Zigbee comes in to literally save the day. When shopping around for smart home products, you'll likely see a sea ...

That's when I started researching and discovered something incredible. I could turn my old Chromebook into a smart home hub ...

The Aqara Hub M200 has Matter support, Thread border router features, and enhanced device compatibility to HomeKit for Apple users.

Aqara’s new hub is packed with new features, including support for Matter and Thread, but some of them still seem like a work in progress. Aqara has long been one of the leaders in the DIY Zigbee ...

So you want a smart home. Great! But where do you start? With so many platforms, assistants, hubs and protocols out there, it can get confusing quickly. Here's what you need to know if you're ready to ...

Chris is the former Editor of Pocket-lint. He has been a technology journalist since 2008 and has covered the rise of Android and reviewed just about every important device along the way. Chris lives ...

Lidl has released a new Zigbee hub compatible with Apple HomeKit for the discount chain's Silvercrest line of smart home products — but only in the Netherlands. After announcing HomeKit support was ...

The Aqara G5 Pro Wi-Fi delivers impressive security and connectivity features, making it ideal for tech-savvy users looking to seamlessly extend their smart-home ecosystem outdoors. The G5 Pro is ...

With the increase in popularity of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and their need to communicate wirelessly, there’s been a corresponding explosion of wireless protocols to chose from. Of course ...

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