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While these projects are cool it’s worth noting IKEA since released a Matter capable version in the last year. It is 3 times the cost though (US $50 it seems).
by lathiat 3y ago
While these projects are cool it’s worth noting IKEA since released a Matter capable version in the last year. It is 3 times the cost though (US $50 it seems). Still quite cheap on the whole I think.
- ck2 3y agoOh interesting, had not seen that, the "Vindstyrka" https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/vindstyrka-air-quality-sensor-smart-30498239/ https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/vindstyrka-air-quality-sensor-s...
- eric-hu 3y agoWorth mentioning for those who were ignorant like me: Matter looks like an IoT protocol that’s cross platform across most home sensors and controllers (Apple home, Google nest, Alexa, etc)
- vardump 3y agoAll I'm interested in is whether it can be cloud free or not. DIY Wifi addition obviously can, but not so sure of the alternative.
- omnicognate 3y agoMatter devices are required to work without cloud: https://matter-smarthome.de/en/benefits/benefits-of-matter-1-local-connection/ https://matter-smarthome.de/en/benefits/benefits-of-matter-1...
- lathiat 3y agoYou can also use them with HomeKit, whatever androids is called and with home assistant. All local.
- cassianoleal 3y ago> Matter can also work entirely on your local network, so gadgets should respond more quickly and work even if your internet is down. https://www.theverge.com/22832127/matter-smart-home-products-thread-wifi-explainer https://www.theverge.com/22832127/matter-smart-home-products...