Are Your Zigbee Bulbs About to Get a Magical Motion Sensing Upgrade?
Zigbee smart bulbs could soon gain presence sensing capabilities thanks to new firmware that analyzes wireless signals. This "Ambient Sensing" tech, developed by Ivani, uses existing bulbs to detect motion, offering a potential upgrade for millions of existing devices.
Making Matter: How the CSA Supports Smart Home Brands
The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) oversees the development of Matter, the emerging standard for smart home devices. CSA board chair, Musa Unmehopa recently explored how brands can engage with the CSA, from collaboration and certification to building a successful Matter ecosystem.
SmartWings: Wake Up to Smart Living with Matter over Ethernet Shades
SmartWings revolutionizes smart home living with the upcoming launch of PoE Matter over Ethernet shades in 2025. Their innovative technology aims to simplify installation, reduces costs, and enhance control with a single Ethernet cable for both power and data.
Aqara Expands Matter Bridge Functionality with Scene and Signal Synchronization
Aqara boosts Matter interoperability with its M3 Hub. New "Advanced Bridging" features let users seamlessly integrate complex Aqara scenes and triggers into Apple Home, Home Assistant, and Samsung SmartThings, expanding control beyond the Aqara ecosystem.
