by dbadmin | Sep 5, 2024 | Google, Google Home, Matter, News
Google will now back up Thread credentials stored on your Android phone or tablet. This will make it easier to add new Thread-enabled smart home devices to your Thread network at home. Your Thread credentials are stored securely in the cloud and aren’t shared with...
by dbadmin | Sep 5, 2024 | Matter, News, smart bulb, Smart Home
Aqara is launching a new smart light bulb, as well as wall switches. The new products support Thread and Zigbee communication. The company has also revealed home security solutions and an AI voice assistant. It’s that time of year again, IFA, and the event is as busy...
by dbadmin | Jul 30, 2024 | Matter, News, Polls, Smart Home
2022 was a big year for tech. We saw ChatGPT make its public debut, Elon Musk completed his takeover of Twitter, and Google announced plans to shut down Stadia. However, one massive event that flew under the radar was the launch of Matter. Matter is a network protocol...
by dbadmin | Jul 18, 2024 | Matter, News, Smart Home
Credit: Eve Eve has launched a new Eve Weather smart weather station model with Matter integration. This is otherwise identical to the previous model, down to the $79.95 price tag. Eve has offered its Eve Weather smart weather station for a while now, offering figures...
by dbadmin | Jul 12, 2024 | Google, Google Pixel 9, Google Pixel Fold 2, Matter, News
The Google Pixel 9 family of smartphones has surfaced at the FCC, ahead of next month’s launch. At least some of that hardware will support Thread for Matter smart home devices — an Android first. Are you ready for the Pixel 9? Google’s been teasing its plans to...
by dbadmin | Jul 11, 2024 | Android 15, Matter, News, Smart Home
Android 15 is adding a Thread network stack that, on supported phones, will enable communicating with compatible smart home devices via Thread. Thread is a low-power mesh networking protocol that’s specifically designed for smart home devices. Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro...
