Anyone who has considered buying a smart home gadget for the first time has probably wondered how it all works. On the surface, it’s actually pretty easy to explain. Your smart gadget connects to ...

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 ...

If you've been following the smart home space lately, you've probably noticed that the protocol wars are... complicated. You've got Zigbee devices that need a coordinator, Thread devices that need a ...

Smart shades from SmartWings connect via the Matter over Thread protocol, which makes them responsive, energy-efficient, and Apple Home compatible. Plus, they're a beautiful addition to any home.

IKEA has entered the smart home market with a focus on the Matter over Thread standard, designed to enhance device compatibility and network stability. Over three months of testing, A Smarter House ...

Artificial intelligence can make smart homes smarter, help us manage our days, and even help us plan major life changes. This series looks at the new — and sometimes surprising — ways AI is being used ...