Homey, the Dutch smart home platform owned by LG Electronics, has released a lower-cost version of its flagship hub as it seeks to broaden its appeal in an increasingly competitive connected-home market. The Homey Pro mini, unveiled today in Enschede,…
Connectivity Standards Alliance unveils Matter platform certification to streamline smart home development
The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) has launched a new certification scheme for the smart home ecosystem, allowing silicon vendors to have their hardware and software development kits certified as Matter Compliant Platforms for the first time. The initiative builds on…
Aqara expands range of smart locks
Aqara has expanded its range of smart locks with the introduction of its first lever lock, the Smart Lock U300. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, this new model offers a modern upgrade to traditional lever and knob locks…
SEALSQ to participate in CEATEC and showcase Matter secure chip
SEALSQ, a company specialising in the development and sale of semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology hardware and software products, has announced its participation in the CEATEC 2024 event in Chiba, Japan, 15-18 October 2024. The event will serve as a…
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…
Semtech releases LoRaWAN hub design and evaluation kit
Semtech recently announced the release of its one-channel LoRaWAN hub reference design and evaluation kit. This new offering is aimed at smaller network deployments, including small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs/SMEs) and smart home applications. According to recent insights from Omdia: “It is…
NXP introduces new MCU family
NXP Semiconductors has introduced its new i.MX RT700 crossover MCU family, designed to deliver substantial power savings and advanced AI capabilities for smart Edge devices such as wearables, medical devices, smart home products, and HMI platforms. The i.MX RT700 series…
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…
Qorvo launches SoC for smart home devices
Qorvo has announced the launch of its latest system-on-chip (SoC) solution for smart home devices, which is now available for sampling with key customers. This next-generation IoT solution incorporates Qorvo’s unique ConcurrentConnect technology, offering support for multiple networks, including Matter,…
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…