Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 brings Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 to mid-range phones
…Related Wi-Fi 8 is nearly here - but what does that actually mean for your home network? If you've been holding off, you'll want this upgrade. The Snapdragon 6 Gen…
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Your streaming stick is slower than it should be, and your router is to blame
…Though cheap, costing less than $50 for a 4K-capable streaming stick, these devices are sensitive to congested Wi-Fi networks. We're moving more and more devices to the wireless network…
I cut Apple and Google out of my smart home with a $5 ESP32, and it was easier than I expected
…my home operate on Wi-Fi, I wanted to try out Thread-certified devices from IKEA, Nanoleaf, Eve, and others. To leverage Thread, a low-power mesh networking protocol, I needed hardware…
I switched from powerline adapters to MoCA and should have done it years ago
…Related MoCA adapters beat my mesh Wi-Fi system, and I wish I'd tried them first The wireless signal in my apartment was never good I don't know what they…
I tried Hue Bridge Emulator for my smart bulbs and lights — turns out, I didn’t need it
…Factoring in the exhaustive support list, I decided to install it on my network. diyHue diyHue is an open-source Philips Hue Bridge emulator to connect Zigbee and Wi-Fi devices. See…
The FCC's router ban could make these router brands a risky bet in the future
…the FCC's "conditional approval" Your Amazon eero and Google Nest Wi-Fi systems might not be sold as intimidating networking gear with antennas and blinking lights, but under the hood, they…
Your home network is only as fast as its slowest cable, and most people have at least one bad one
…Related Wi-Fi 7 routers are finally here, but most homes aren't wired well enough to take advantage Your home is probably not ready for Wi-Fi 7, and won't…
The ESP32 quietly became the most important chip in my smart home
…These nodes pick up Bluetooth Low Energy advertisements from sensors far from the Home Assistant server and forward them over the Wi-Fi network. Only through the Bluetooth Proxies can I craft…
4 wireless Android Auto misconceptions I wish I'd debunked sooner
…You'll need mobile data Your phone can connect to both networks simultaneously. Another common misunderstanding I see affecting wireless AA has to do with generally lower awareness about Wi-Fi Direct…
Your motherboard's worst PCIe slot might be the most useful one in your build
…Modern machines with fast onboard Wi-Fi and multi-gig Ethernet may not need too many expansion cards, but if yours is an older build, PCIe x1 cards can be a lifesaver…