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The Best Smart Home Tech from IFA Berlin

The Connectivity Standards Alliance said it’s seeing “consistent growth” from Matter certifications, and vendors here increasingly positioned Thread radios and multi-admin support as table stakes, rather than spec-sheet filler. That alignment is long overdue — according to research firm, Parks Associates, over 4 in 10 internet-equipped U.S. households own at least one smart home device, but the fragmentation is still among the most common complaints.

From the article, "The Best Smart Home Tech from IFA Berlin" by Bill Thompson

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