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Having a HomePod, a Nest Hub, and an Eero can quietly split your smart home into separate Thread networks that don't talk to each other. Here is how many border routers you actually need and how to consolidate.
Read moreSmart-home gadgets are the weakest link on most networks. Putting them on their own network keeps a compromised camera or plug away from your computers and files. Here is how to do it.
Read moreA handful of router settings make or break a modern smart home. Here is exactly what to enable, what to disable, and why - so Matter, Thread, and casting all work reliably.
Read moreMatter is the standard that lets smart-home devices from different brands finally work together. Here is what it does, what it does not, and how it relates to your home network.
Read moreThread is a low-power, self-healing mesh network built for smart-home sensors and locks. Here is how it works, how it differs from WiFi and Zigbee, and what a Thread border router is.
Read moreMost Matter pairing failures are not random - they come down to a handful of router settings. Here is the checklist that fixes the majority of "device won't commission" problems.
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