This Week's Essential Smart Home Reading #6

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News

The new Matter Bridge app for Homey Pro allows integration of various devices into Matter-compatible platforms, enhancing smart home interoperability.

Products

The Wyze Scale Ultra BodyScan offers professional-grade body composition analysis with an 8-electrode system, making it ideal for fitness enthusiasts and families alike.

Projects

Perspectives

This article argues that a water leak sensor is essential for any home, even for skeptics of smart technology, highlighting its practicality and peace of mind.

Manufacturers weigh bridging versus native Matter solutions, highlighting the need for consumer choice and cross-platform compatibility in smart home ecosystems.

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