Zigbee just took a big step forward. The Connectivity Standards Alliance has announced Zigbee 4.0, a major update to the long ...

MQTT is a communication system that helps different parts of your smart home talk to each other. For Zigbee2MQTT to work smoothly with Home Assistant, you usually need an MQTT broker, which is like a ...

So you want a smart home. Great! But where do you start? With so many platforms, assistants, hubs and protocols out there, it can get confusing quickly. Here's what you need to know if you're ready to ...

The Connectivity Standards Alliance has introduced Zigbee 4.0, along with Suzi, a Sub-GHz mesh extension designed to increase ...

The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) has just announced the release of Zigbee 4.0, integrating security and ...

Aqara’s new hub is packed with new features, including support for Matter and Thread, but some of them still seem like a work in progress. Aqara has long been one of the leaders in the DIY Zigbee ...

Lidl has released a new Zigbee hub compatible with Apple HomeKit for the discount chain's Silvercrest line of smart home products — but only in the Netherlands. After announcing HomeKit support was ...

Zigbee 4.0 devices will support direct setup from a smartphone and Sub-GHz wireless bands to increase their range.