The discontinued Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1 (previously known as the Home Assistant SkyConnect) was sold with an extension ...

The Amazon Fire TV Stick's micro-USB port can be used for much more than delivering power to the streaming device, as long as ...

Most smart TVs have USB ports that are greatly underutilized. The outputs can be used to broadcast local media files, troubleshoot bugs, download updates, and more. I've been using my USB port to play ...

The dock can connect laptops to up to three external displays, but Mac users can only mirror what’s on their screen. The dock can connect laptops to up to three external displays, but Mac users can ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For the majority of smartphone owners, the port at the bottom of their device is just for charging. Most people hook their phone up to a ...

Home Assistant has launched the $49 Connect ZBT-2 USB adapter to unify Zigbee, Thread, and Matter devices without relying on separate apps or hubs. The adapter simplifies smart home setups by letting ...

Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 is a Zigbee, Thread, and Matter USB adapter based on Silicon Labs MG24 wireless SoC and designed for Home Assistant, replacing cloud-based hubs from Hue, Ikea, and others.

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The old HomeKit architecture just got a few more months of support The old HomeKit architecture just got a few more months of support is a news writer covering all things consumer tech. Stevie ...

Optical drives are still practical for many users, whether to play old CDs and DVDs, install software, or create backups—especially with modern laptops, which are usually supplied without a drive.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're only using your laptop's USB ports to plug in your charger and mouse, then you're missing out. Those little ports can do a lot more ...