Smart Tech Today 54

Matthew and Mikah explore and explain the Thread protocol. How does it compare to ZigBee, Z-Wave, Bluetooth, and WiFi? What makes it different? And is it better?

• Amazon launches Alexa Care Hub for elder and family care | CNET: https://cnet.co/3nvraOt
• Amazon makes it easier to link smart home devices to Alexa | Engadget: https://engt.co/38Ptiwc
• Google Home secretly had my favorite Alexa feature all along. Here's how to find it | CNET: https://cnet.co/3pzQDrN
• What’s new in iOS 14.3? Home app updates, Apple Watch cardio fitness notifications, more | 9to5Mac: https://bit.ly/391FVET
• Apple HomeKit’s adaptive lighting starts rolling out for Philips Hue bulbs | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3nwwHV2
• HomeKit Weekly: Add smart home capabilities to multiple devices with HomeKit surge protectors | 9to5Mac: https://bit.ly/2UzCdK8
• Roku rolling out Apple’s AirPlay 2 and HomeKit starting today | The Verge: https://bit.ly/36FJHRj
• Starling Home Hub 7.0 adds support for new Google Nest Thermostat, HomeKit Activity Zones, and more | 9to5Mac: https://bit.ly/3nt3dau
• HomeKit-enabled edn SmallGarden quietly lands on Apple Store website | iMore: https://bit.ly/2IJEfo2
• Nanoleaf debuts HomeKit Essentials Bulb and Lightstrip with HomePod mini-supported Thread as Apple Store exclusives | 9to5Mac: https://bit.ly/3pCIBye
• Eve HomeKit accessories add Thread support for improved HomePod mini connectivity | 9to5Mac: https://bit.ly/38VU2eu
• Why Thread is a game-changer for Apple's HomeKit | Apple Insider: https://bit.ly/32OW3FN
• The smart home hub died, but HomePod, Echo, and Nest are reincarnating the idea | CNET: https://cnet.co/38OtuvZ
• Prepare for Thread 1.2 (which is more like Thread 2.0) | Staceyoniot: https://bit.ly/2H83Y9x
• ZigBee, Z-Wave, Thread, and WeMo: What's the Difference? | Tom's Guide: https://bit.ly/3kGwCw2
• Bluetooth, Thread, Zigbee Mesh Compared | EE Times: https://bit.ly/2UyYE20
• Comparing IoT mesh network protocols: What's the difference? | Tech Target: https://bit.ly/3lEtmm3
• Here’s why smart home hubs seem to be dying a slow, painful death | Staceyoniot: https://bit.ly/3pwDNdU

• PICKS OF THE WEEK
• Matthew: Set Wallpaper in Siri Shortcuts
• Mikah: Oculus Quest 2 Fit Pack | Oculus: https://ocul.us/2IAI5R0

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