Smart Home

ADT has reshaped its business through deals including the sale of its multifamily operations to Everon and the acquisition of Origin Wireless.

ADT Could Go Private as Thrive Capital Explores Deal

Reports of acquisition talks drew an assessment from RBC Capital Markets of ADT’s potential as a takeover target.

Oct. 28, 2026

Visual and spatial AI can help smart home security providers diagnose device, connectivity and installation issues more accurately, improving customer support while reducing unnecessary service calls.

Smart Home Security Support Needs Eyes, Not Just Scripts

July 29, 2026

ASSA ABLOY acquired Level Home in 2024 to expand its residential smart lock portfolio, which also includes brands such as Yale and Kwikset.

ASSA ABLOY Cuts Most of Level Team in Smart Lock Restructuring

July 1, 2026

Matter 1.6 introduces features including NFC-based device commissioning, Joint Fabric for shared device administration and thermostat suggestions that account for user preferences and operating conditions.

Matter 1.6 Update Focuses on Setup, Multi-Ecosystem Management and Smarter Device Interactions

June 26, 2026

From left, Elizabeth Parks, Matt Davidson, Robert Grosz, Gordon van Zuiden and Keith Puckett discuss how AI, interoperability and evolving consumer expectations are reshaping the future of connected home technology during a panel session at the CONNECTIONS conference, held May 5-7 in Santa Clara, Calif.

30 Years Later, the Connected Home Industry Is Still Chasing Simplicity

May 28, 2026

The Z-Wave Alliance says Semtech’s participation brings additional semiconductor and wireless connectivity expertise to ongoing efforts around standards development, certification and ecosystem growth for connected devices.

Z-Wave Alliance Adds Semtech Corp. to Board

May 21, 2026

John Mack, managing director and sector co-head of Security & Safety at Raymond James, delivers a keynote address at the recent Parks Associates CONNECTIONS conference in Santa Clara, Calif.

John Mack at CONNECTIONS: AI, M&A and the Future of the Connected Home

May 21, 2026

ADT Blu is designed to give homeowners a self-installed security option that can expand over time with additional cameras, sensors and professional monitoring services.

ADT Launches Self-Installed Home Security Platform ‘ADT Blu’

May 20, 2026

ADI’s new Control4 T5 In-Wall Touchscreen features a slimmer flush-mount design, faster processing and simplified PoE installation for smart home environments.

ADI Introduces Next-Generation Control4 T5 In-Wall Touchscreen

May 14, 2026

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