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Smart home devices compared: speakers, cameras, doorbells, thermostats and plugs, and how well they work together.
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A proposal published November 2 would add a UWB class for location sensors such as outdoor locks, which now need waivers. Comments are due December 2.
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Smart Home Guide
Matter lets devices from different brands work together, but you still need the right hub, and new features reach your app on each maker's timeline.
Smart Home Guide
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Headlines as each source published them, with links to the original releases.