The Z-Wave Alliance has released its 2024A Z-Wave Specification Package, which includes new User Credential Command Class features, as well as new User Credential Control Specifications. These are for managing user credentials within a Z-Wave network. It defines how devices should handle, store, and communicate user credentials such as PIN codes, passwords, or biometric data for secure access control and ...
Infineon has announced software support the ‘Matter’ smart home protocol. “Many smart home products use Infineon’s Airoc Wi-Fi, Airoc Bluetooth, and PSoC 6 microcontroller products,” according to the company. “In this regard, support for Matter in Infineon’s ModusToolbox software and tools is an important milestone for the adoption of the emerging standard.” Matter came out of the Zigbee Alliance as it rebranded ...
Renesas has announced the ZMod 4410 gas sensor is being used in the Safera Sense smart cooking sensor. The Renesas part enables the device to determine when airborne concentrations of volatile organic compounds (vocs) and CO2 in users’ kitchens are at unhealthy levels. In addition to monitoring vocs and CO2, the Safera Sense measures humidity levels and concentrations of airborne ...
Italian company Powahome is developing what it describes as a smart home system. In November 2017, the company finished the Luiss Enlabs acceleration programme and has subsequently been funded by LVenture Group and Business Angels. It was selected as a finalist in the Klimahouse Start Up Awards in January 2018. Powahome’s product is designed to allow users to control their ...
RS Components has added the Molex interactive Connected Home technology hub to its DesignSpark website. Designed to help customers navigate through connectivity in a typical connected home, the hub was developed by the distributor and the connector and interconnect component supplier to meet the demand for intelligent, integrated smart homes, incorporating smart appliances and thermostats, networked security and lighting, and ...
From smart light management to security networks, sensors can be connected to create smarter buildings.
Cypress Semiconductor has introduced a device which delivers Bluetooth mesh network connections certified by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). Distinguishing it from traditional Bluetooth interfaces, mesh networking technology enables devices within the network to interface with each other to provide coverage throughout even the largest homes, allowing users to conveniently control all of the devices via apps on their smartphones and tablets. ...
More than 70% of Britons are ‘fearful’ of the smart homes concept, despite the possibility of cost savings
Philips Lighting has collaborated with Renault on a concept car that interacts with a smart home
Smart home start-up Netatmo has launched the latest must-have addition to the smart home – an IoT-enabled radiator valve.
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