Lidl has released a new Zigbee hub compatible with Apple HomeKit for the discount chain's Silvercrest line of smart home products — but only in the Netherlands. After announcing HomeKit support was ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Focalcrest, a Chinese company focusing on intelligent hardware solutions, today debuted a new HomeKit hub that promises to bring HomeKit connectivity to various connected home products that would not ...

In today’s era of smart living, combining functionalities into a single device is an undeniable trend. The Aqara Camera Hub G3 embraces this philosophy by merging a Zigbee 3.0 hub with an indoor ...

Able to stream HD video, the Aqara G3 camera does a good job of keeping an eye on your home with artificial intelligence triggers, but it’s only compatible with other Aqara gear. Don’t let the Aqara ...

This attractive, ZigBee-compatible dimmer switch looks good on the wall, but setup hassles mar its utility. When it comes to standards wars, Jasco isn’t taking any chances. The manufacturer builds ...

When Jason Cipriani and I interviewed Tobin Richardson, president of the Zigbee Alliance, last week about the Alliance's involvement in NASA JPL's Mars 2020 mission, I didn't think I would be applying ...

In this photo illustration, a Nest thermostat is being adjusted in a home on January 16, 2014 in Provo, Utah. In this photo illustration, a Nest thermostat is being adjusted in a home on January 16, ...