Big Tech Agrees to Make Smart Home Devices More Compatible

Setting up a connected home can be difficult because many smart devices require their own apps or only connect to certain hubs like Amazon Alexa or Apple HomeKit. But a new standard for connecting smart devices will roll out later this year and, notably, the big tech firms that make many smart devices have agreed to use it. WSJ Personal Tech News Editor Shara Tibken joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why this new standard and big tech’s buy-in will be a game changer for the smart home market.
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Setting up a connected home can be difficult because many smart devices require their own apps or only connect to certain hubs like Amazon Alexa or Apple HomeKit. But a new standard for connecting smart devices will roll out later this year and, notably, the big tech firms that make many smart devices have agreed to use it. WSJ Personal Tech News Editor Shara Tibken joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why this new standard and big tech’s buy-in will be a game changer for the smart home market.

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