Thread is a protocol designed to connect smart home devices in a wireless mesh network. It works much like Wi-Fi but requires less power. With Thread, devices from any manufacturer can create a ...

Apple has added support for the Thread smart home protocol — a key part of the Matter standard — to its flagship smartphones. And it looks like Google might do the same for its Pixel phones. Apple has ...

Home Assistant is a free and open-source smart home platform that runs on almost anything. With it, you can bring together devices across a range of platforms and protocols, all with the privacy and ...