JC Electrical & Security Solutions (JCESS), a Scotland-based engineering firm, is due to launch a new spin-out company as it prepares to launch a new safety device, following the company taking on new funding to bring the product to market.…
Watergate adds new features to water leak detector
Watergate announced the release of three new features for its flagship product, the water leak detector, Watergate Sonic. Homeowners can control their water system to create a unified smart home experience. These features mark a significant step forward in making…
Develco Products acquires Datek Smart Home
Danish IoT technology provider Develco Products has acquired Datek Smart Home, a division of Norwegian company Datek. Having worked on several projects together, the acquisition marks a next, natural step. Both companies offer dedicated white label IoT hardware and Cloud…
SEALSQ collaborates with Allion Labs to support device manufacturers
SEALSQ has announced a strategic collaboration with Allion Labs Japan, a certification consultancy with over 30 years of experience. This partnership aims to support IoT device manufacturers in developing secure, standard-compliant products in line with protocols like Matter, while ensuring…
Parks Associate research shows AI-powered features are popular
Parks Associates is set to present its latest research on smart home technology and AI at the 19th annual CONNECTIONS Summit, taking place on 7th January during CES 2025 in Las Vegas. The firm’s new study, ‘Consumer Perception and Use…
Partnership between Silicon Labs and Kudelski IoT to target certification
Silicon Labs has partnered with Kudelski IoT, a division of the Kudelski Group, to introduce a new solution aimed at speeding up the development of Matter-certified IoT devices. This collaboration integrates Kudelski IoT’s Matter Device Attestation Certificates (DAC) with Silicon…
Trident IoT becomes authorised test lab for the CSA
Trident IoT, a prominent provider of IoT solutions, has received official approval as an authorised test laboratory for Zigbee certification from the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA). This recognition strengthens Trident IoT’s standing as a reliable certification partner, complementing its existing…
What is in a smart home?
What is in a smart home? This entirely depends on the user: the number of smart home devices they have connected, the fabrics they have set up and the actions these devices can support. Research conducted by Samsung shows that…
Mouser to sponsor 2024 Matter Challenge
Mouser Electronics is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the 2024 Matter Challenge in collaboration with Silicon Labs and Arduino. Open to participants of all skill levels, the Matter Challenge aims to inspire the Silicon Labs Community and beyond by…
Understanding smart fridges and their place in the smart home ecosystem
Thanks to the introduction of Matter 1.2 (with the latest version being 1.3, released in May 2024) smart fridges, along with other home appliances like dishwashers and ovens became supported Matter device types. Matter is a unifying protocol that enables…
