{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Smart Home Insider","title":"How Thread is Fixing Smart Home Networking with Ann Olivo","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/3059c23a\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3431,"description":"Dive into this episode where we unpack recent developments on Thread features and partnerships, to industry shifts in pricing and product launches. Stay informed about what’s next in IoT and how it impacts your connected home setup. Joining this week is Ann Olivo, VP of marketing for the Thread Group.\nKey topics:\nThe new Thread app and its features, including network visualization tools for developers\nApple’s iOS 27 beta and updates to HomePod, Apple TV, and their impact on smart home automation\nSignify’s new Skylight product and its control limitations\nGoogle’s new Gemini speaker and its AI integration\nIndustry price hikes for Apple products, including HomePods and Apple TV\nCollaboration between Signify (Philips Hue) and Silicon Labs for dual Zigbee and Thread support\nThe significance of outdoor Thread devices and upcoming products for garden and yard automation\nThe introduction of ThreadDirect for point-to-point device management\nFuture initiatives for broader Thread adoption in broadband and IoT ecosystems\nSend me your smart home questions and recommendations with the hashtag #SmartHomeInsider. Tweet and follow your host at:\n@andrew_osu on Twitter\n@andrewohara941 on Threads\nEmail me here\nSmart Home Insider YouTube Channel\nSubscribe to the Smart Home Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.\nLinks from the show\nThread Tools app beta signup\nThread Group Tools app announcement\nPhilips Skylight\nGoogle Home Speaker with Gemini\nThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/t85MVJS_0uvv2qbudZM4kkjMQjvs_YA22im1okjYoZ0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yNjgz/ZWFkYzcxNDhhZDI4/ZmViYWE4ZTljNjll/MWQzZi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}