Though it’s not strictly necessary, one way to keep Wi-Fi healthy is to put as many smart home accessories as possible on a separate network. There are a few reasons why, and different ...

I used the bulk import feature to bring network diagrams that I’ve created over the years in rival Microsoft Visio into SmartDraw. As you’ll see in a moment, there were mixed results.

You can also create a separate network dedicated just to smart home devices to segment traffic to one channel. I use my 2.4GHz band for this purpose and 5GHz for high-power streaming and browsing.

Finally, Bluetooth LE will be used for onboarding devices to a Matter network. Why is Thread a better smart home protocol than those we already have? “Thread was designed from the ground up to ...

Q: What’s the best way to create a separate network for my smart home devices like the FBI is recommending? A: The FBI office in Oregon chimed in on the security issues associated with IoT ...

There's no bigger reason than security to connect all smart home devices to a separate network. Somebody finding their way into a home's personal network can have lifelong repercussions.