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How Matter has finally given Apple a path out of the HomeKit mess

With Matter and Thread, the smart home is experiencing a new start, and an upswing. We take a look back at Apple's history in ...
EDN

Tapo or Kasa: Which TP-Link ecosystem best suits ya?

The demise of a product line opens the door to alternative market participants, with both resultant upsides and hiccups.
PCMag on MSN

We're Still Recommending TP-Link Routers, Despite Security Concerns. Here's Why

The sale of TP-Link routers and mesh systems may soon be banned in the US. Here's why we're not pulling our TP-Link ...
MUO on MSN

I replaced my mesh Wi-Fi with a different system, and the improvement is massive

Upgrading from a mesh Wi-Fi system to a managed Ethernet system with access points was the best choice for my home.

HomeKit Weekly: Homey’s new Matter Bridge app brings more smart home gear into HomeKit

Homey’s new Matter Bridge app pulls Zigbee, Z Wave, 433 MHz, and IR devices into Apple Home, letting HomeKit control older ...

How to Use Smart Lighting to Upgrade Your Home

I’ve been reviewing smart lighting for years. Here are tips on how to prep, what to choose, and the smart lights that work ...
MUO on MSN

Your smart home will never work properly unless you fix this first

There's nothing more frustrating than smart home stuff that doesn't work. You open the app, tap the button, wait... tap it again, still nothing. Or Alexa says "okay," but the lights stay on anyway. I ...