Authored by Devanjan Sikdar, Silicon Labs | Published April 28, 2025

This report compares major smart home communication protocols—including Wi-Fi, Thread, Matter, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Amazon Sidewalk, Bluetooth, and proprietary systems—from the end-user’s point of view. It analyzes factors such as power consumption, topology, and compatibility. While the report promotes Matter for its broad interoperability, it acknowledges ongoing limitations. Visual charts show adoption trends across device categories, providing a snapshot of the protocol landscape in 2025.

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