Show notes
In this episode, Andrew sits down with Avi Rosenthal, chair of the Z-Wave Alliance, to explore the future of smart home technology, the role of open standards, and why Z-Wave still matters in a world of Matter, Thread, and Wi‑Fi. They also dig into recent government restrictions on smart devices, the rise of Z-Wave Long Range, and what true interoperability looks like in the connected home.
Topics covered:
- The new ban on foreign robotics to the U.S.
- New rumors on Apple's smart home timeline
- A new circulator fan from SwitchBot
- Homey's new Matter 1.5 certification
- Why Z-Wave is still worth considering in new and existing smart homes
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