forum thread Posted by BeigeStranger652 • Jun 28, 2025
Jun 28, 2025 12:46 AM
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forum thread Posted by BeigeStranger652 • Jun 28, 2025
Jun 28, 2025 12:46 AM
TP-Link Tapo Matter Supported Smart Plug Mini, Compact Design, 15A/1800W Max, Super Easy Setup, Works with Apple Home, Alexa & Google Home, Tapo P125M(3-Pack) $18.99
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Slightly cheaper per item.
Edit: 4-pack is P105, these are P125M, not sure of difference but they look pretty similar.
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I currently use Google home for one of the lights plugs, and nothing for recording for my cameras but I would love to have a home DVR type thing. I have an extra computer I can use as a server to record it needed.
Do you mind elaborating a little bit on matter? I learn much easier when people explain things to me rather than trying to have to sort through Google searches of crap and advertisements
I currently use Google home for one of the lights plugs, and nothing for recording for my cameras but I would love to have a home DVR type thing. I have an extra computer I can use as a server to record it needed.
Do you mind elaborating a little bit on matter? I learn much easier when people explain things to me rather than trying to have to sort through Google searches of crap and advertisements
Because industry tech giants Google, Apple, Amazon, etc failed in creating their own ecosystems because everyone needed its respective apps, accounts etc and nothing worked with across brands, they decided to work together to create the Matter standard which allowed interoperability between brands. It was introduced a couple of years ago but because it took so long, and little of their own devices were compatible, it's still a mess of compatibility of older devices vs Matter vs HomeAssistant. Instead of running your own server, using their servers, you need to buy a new device to act as a local "Matter" server - this device is called the Thread network (eg the newest Apple TV 4K can act as a Thread device for all your Matter devices but the older ones cannot).
It's still a hot mess bc the general population stopped caring about IoT and will just buy the cheapest devices (the older non-Matter devices, etc) and it can cost a lot to upgrade to all Matter capable devices. The real concern I have with Matter is when will the tech giant's see it as a waste of resources and stop investing in them which will just make the Matter network dead and falter. I'd just invest in HomeAssistant devices personally since it's free and open source.
Because industry tech giants Google, Apple, Amazon, etc failed in creating their own ecosystems because everyone needed its respective apps, accounts etc and nothing worked with across brands, they decided to work together to create the Matter standard which allowed interoperability between brands. It was introduced a couple of years ago but because it took so long, and little of their own devices were compatible, it's still a mess of compatibility of older devices vs Matter vs HomeAssistant. Instead of running your own server, using their servers, you need to buy a new device to act as a local "Matter" server - this device is called the Thread network (eg the newest Apple TV 4K can act as a Thread device for all your Matter devices but the older ones cannot).
It's still a hot mess bc the general population stopped caring about IoT and will just buy the cheapest devices (the older non-Matter devices, etc) and it can cost a lot to upgrade to all Matter capable devices. The real concern I have with Matter is when will the tech giant's see it as a waste of resources and stop investing in them which will just make the Matter network dead and falter. I'd just invest in HomeAssistant devices personally since it's free and open source.
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