HomeKit Insider Thread Group Stops By, More CES Releases, & HomeKit Routers End
Jan 22, 2024
Sujata Neidig and Jonathan Hui from the Thread Group join the podcast to discuss changes to the emerging connectivity standard, the end of HomeKit routers, and various CES releases including Akara's smart plug and the role of NXP Semiconductors in the Thread Group. The podcast also covers enhancements in the Thread Network such as network diagnostics and secure commissioning at scale.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
CES Conference Highlights and Emergence of Thread-Enabled Door Locks
04:43 • 2min
Akara's New Smart Plug and Apple's HomeKit Router Discontinuation
06:23 • 6min
Acquisition of First Alert, Aqara Products at Best Buy, and Introduction to Thread
12:38 • 4min
Role of NXP Semiconductors in the Thread Group and Recent Enhancements
16:41 • 4min
Enhancements in the Thread Network
20:30 • 28min