… I’ve been testing the alpha version of the Android app on my complicated home network and, with a bit of extra legwork, have diagnosed several issues with my Thread setup. Thread is one of the protocols the smart home standard Matter runs on. …
… Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, and Apple Home are major smart home platforms that support Matter, along with hundreds of device manufacturers. --- Thread Direct doesn’t replace the need for a Thread Border Router; one will still be required for a Thread network. …
… Today, each ecosystem creates and manages its own network called a fabric and can share devices across them in a cumbersome way . Joint Fabric creates a single Matter network that Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, and so on can all become co-signers on. …
… Once Amazon updates, the major ecosystems will all be on the same version of Thread, which could bring significant improvements to Matter/Thread smart homes. I, for one, can’t wait to see my nine different Thread networks unified into one giant, meshy goodness.
… Hopefully that means they’ve fixed ghosting issues, where devices just disappear from the network, or refuse to be added. …
… While this plan is only available to new Verizon customers, the company says existing customers can still benefit from its Mobile + Home discount.
… Most trackers tap into large networks — like Apple’s Find My and Google’s Find Hub — making it easier to locate lost items outside the home. …
… It can play audio from more than 20 services from within the WiiM Home app, or connect with Google Cast Audio, Spotify Connect, Qobuz Connect, Tidal Connect, and Amazon Music Cast. There’s also local network support with DLNA or Roon. …
… I’ve already learned that the danger goes far beyond the blades; that we live in a wild west where modern gadgets can expose your exact GPS location, remote-control live video of your home, and compromise your home network in one fell swoop. …
I am dying to know how much money Plex is about to make the next six weeks charging people to stream their own video from their own homes. …