Thinking about upgrading to Matter over Thread? Here's what 2+ years of real-world testing revealed about reliability, setup complexity, and whether it's worth the switch from Zigbee and Z-Wave.
Thinking about upgrading to Matter over Thread? Here's what 2+ years of real-world testing revealed about reliability, setup complexity, and whether it's worth the switch from Zigbee and Z-Wave.
This guide will specifically explore two widely adopted smart home communication protocols: Zigbee and Z-Wave. Both Zigbee and Z-Wave provide secure, local control without relying on Wi-Fi or cloud-based services, offering a foundation for reliable home automation.