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Glossary

Plain-language definitions for Matter, Thread, and the other terms that come up when choosing smart home hardware

What Is a Thread Border Router, and Do You Need One for Matter Devices?

What Is a Thread Border Router, and Do You Need One for Matter Devices?

Thread and Matter get talked about together so often that it's easy to assume they're the same thing. They're not, and the difference is exactly why a Border Router matters. Matter is the application ...

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Aug 14, 2026

What Is Espressif? ESP32 Chips Explained | ReZ-TI

What Is Espressif? ESP32 Chips Explained | ReZ-TI

Espressif Systems is a semiconductor company based in Shanghai, and it makes the chips that power a large share of the smart home devices on the market today, including most of ReZ-TI's own product li...

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Aug 4, 2026

Constant Current vs Constant Voltage LED Drivers Explained

Constant Current vs Constant Voltage LED Drivers Explained

LED drivers are specified as either constant current or constant voltage, and using the wrong type for your fixture can damage the LEDs or cause uneven brightness. Constant current drivers deliver a f...

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Jul 30, 2026

mmWave vs PIR: What's the Difference in Motion Sensors?

mmWave vs PIR: What's the Difference in Motion Sensors?

Both mmWave and PIR sensors detect presence, but they work on completely different principles, and the difference matters for how reliably they perform. PIR (Passive Infrared) sensors detect changes i...

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Jul 30, 2026

OEM vs ODM: What's the Difference?

OEM vs ODM: What's the Difference?

"OEM" and "ODM" get used interchangeably by buyers who are new to sourcing, but they describe two different relationships with a manufacturer. ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) means you take a facto...

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Jul 28, 2026

Matter and Thread Explained: What They Are and How They Work Together

Matter and Thread Explained: What They Are and How They Work Together

Matter and Thread Explained If you're sourcing or specifying smart home hardware, you'll run into these two terms constantly. They're often used together, and sometimes used interchangeably. That over...

Jul 27, 2026

Matter, Thread, ESP32C3, ESP32H2: A Smart Lighting Driver Glossary

Matter, Thread, ESP32C3, ESP32H2: A Smart Lighting Driver Glossary

Matter The cross-platform smart home standard this driver is certified against. A single Matter certification lets a device work with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Home Assistant, instead...

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Jul 22, 2026