Matter is an open-source connectivity standard that aims to increase compatibility among smart home and IoT devices. Matter is a relatively new standard, which was first published in October 2022. It was formally known as Project CHIP (Connected Home over IP). Matter is developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), formerly known as the Zigbee Alliance. It is designed to ensure that various IoT devices from different manufacturers can communicate with each other seamlessly.

As technology continues to improve every aspect of life, trading, and business protection are not left behind. Traders and organizations need to leverage of these emerging trends and technologies to improve their business.

The demand for smart homes is surging, as homeowners continue to seek innovative ways to monitor their properties. According to statistics on ComfyLiving.net, there are about 175 million smart homes worldwide and 86% of millennials will spend more on connected homes. There are several factors driving the adoption of smart homes, such as advanced technologies, affordable costs, increased control over energy use, and home a

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If knowledge is the first step in upgrading the technology in your house, we wanted to round up the most information we could (and wanted to share it with all of you) so that we could decide on and implement a system that works best for us and our families… and that's when we called in some back-up.

All of the advances in technology have made for exciting possibilities to cultivate your own digital world, encompassing anything from your place of work to your bedroom. However, with all of these advances in technology comes a greatly elevated risk of breaches of digital security. Sometimes advanced technology comes out, available for the consumer before tech security companies have even been told what it is they need to be securing. It's crucial that people are aware of the fact that the more your world is dominated by technology the more you have to work at keeping that all secure.

Smart home devices are one of the most talked about technological entities these days. The internet of things is expanding at an exponential rate with the introduction of smart appliances, smart home devices, and other smart devices. With new technology comes new challenges and vulnerabilities. From hacking to privacy and security, the smart home poses a number of risks for consumers. This article will cover the challenges and risks of smart home systems and how to mitigate them.

DIY Home automation or smart homes are the waves of the future. By doing home automation tasks yourself, you can not only save money, but you also get to choose the features and devices that best suit your needs. Plus, with a little bit of know-how, you can probably do it yourself in just a few hours.

Most of us use our Google Homes, smartwatches, security cameras, and other handy gadgets on a daily basis. The Internet has undoubtedly made our lives ten times easier than before. However, the thing that makes these devices so convenient and easy to use is the same thing that makes them most vulnerable to malicious cyberattacks.

Surveillance camera market has evolved drastically in recent years, and IP cameras are outplacing traditional CCTV (Closed Circuit TeleVision) cameras in both business and home markets. With easy wireless installation combined with mobile apps deliver cost-effective and remote surveillance solutions to small businesses and homeowners. Traditional CCTV Cameras store videos in local networks through DVR/VMS/NVRs while the newer IP cameras generally store videos in the cloud making it even easier to maintain.

A smart home is very similar to an everyday ordinary house. The main distinction between a smart home and a normal home is that ordinary mundane appliances, gadgets, and devices within the house (such as refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, etc) are replaced with a smart device version of it. These smart devices are capable of connecting to the internet and are used to help with everyday tasks. For example, a refrigerator which monitors if the food within it has reached its expiration date or a washing machine that remembers your washing settings and cycle. This grouping of smart items is commonly referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT).