Matter and Thread are touted as game-changers for your smartphone, and the standards are already starting to deliver on lofty ...

Owners of IKEA's new smart home products report that the devices are failing to connect to their smart home networks.

Smart homes offer convenience with a side of security risks. Here's how to prevent hackers from gaining access to your smart ...

Thread is a mesh networking protocol that connects low-power smart home gadgets, and it’s one of Matter’s underlying ...

For smart home device manufacturers looking to grow their market share, prioritizing customer experience is king. However, today’s CE customers face an increasing number of connectivity challenges – ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. The rise of Internet of Things gadgets has transformed our ...

The Thread protocol offers a robust mesh network designed to solve many of the smart home’s biggest problems. But only if everyone can agree on how to use it. The Thread protocol offers a robust mesh ...

Smart home gadgets can make your life easier, but convenience comes at a price. Smart devices often lack strong authentication. They can easily leak your data, as some of them don't use encryption or ...

An engineering-driven residential technology studio explains why system design, not devices, determines long-term smart home stability. When these layers are missing, even premium devices behave ...

Have you bought a new refrigerator, oven, washing machine, or other big appliance in the past few years? If so, there’s a good chance it can connect to the internet through your WiFi network. There ...

Creating a smart home network can be difficult to start for newcomers, but with a few HomeKit devices like those from Aqara, you can get up and running with relative ease. Many tech-focused people ...