I was wrong to ignore Zigbee and Z-Wave. They’re the best part of my smart home. ( arstechnica.com )

When I started at Ars in the summer of 2022, the next generation of smart home standards was on the way. Matter, an interoperable device setup and management system, and Thread, a radio network that would provide secure, far-reaching connectivity optimized for tiny batteries. Together, they would offer a home that, while...