Topic: wireless protocols
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The iPad's New Chip Makes It the Ultimate Smart Home Hub
The new iPad Pro is Apple's first device to officially support the Thread protocol, integrating Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread via the N1 chip, which aligns it with the Matter smart home standard. Including a Thread radio allows the iPad Pro to set up and communicate directly with Thread-compat...
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Philips Hue Leak Hints at Direct Matter Support
Philips Hue is expected to introduce direct Matter support in new lighting products, eliminating the traditional need for a Hue Bridge for compatibility. Leaked packaging and an FCC filing suggest the bulbs will connect via Matter, likely using Thread technology for its energy efficiency and mesh...
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Samsung SmartThings Hub Drops Z-Wave Support
Aeotec and Samsung have introduced the Smart Home Hub 2, which excludes Z-Wave support for the first time, marking a shift away from this previously integral protocol. The new hub offers enhanced performance, supports Bluetooth Low Energy, Zigbee, Thread, and Matter, and emphasizes local processi...
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