Yes, that’s basically right. Matter is the home automation API and pairing/security specification, and it uses IP for communication. WiFi and Thread are the officially supported IP communication layers. One other detail is that Matter uses Bluetooth for pairing & onboarding, before switching to Thread or WiFi for communication. So you don’t have the inclusion/pairing/etc setup from other low-power radio systems like Zigbee or Z-wave. That’s all it uses Bluetooth for, though, but some people seem to get hung up on that and think it brings Bluetooth’s many shortcomings along, when it really doesn’t.
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You can control HomeKit TVs and similar devices (set top boxes, receivers, which are sub-types of TVs in HomeKit), but the controls are limited.
I’ve used Shelly and Sonoff relays, running Tasmota on the Sonoffs, and using mqtt via Homebridge for HomeKit integration for both. No issues, they’re stable and reliable. Sonoff makes one specifically for ceiling fans, but I haven’t used that.
Glutenberg is my go-to, especially the pale ale and red. Ghostfish is good too, but my local places don’t always have great selection.
It’s very useful, but be sure to note the dates on reviews - sometimes they’re years old and the business has changed.
I’ve been using Canton Bakehouse “Homestyle” - it’s not as good as Scar artisan, but larger loaf for less $$, and similarly sized and good when lightly toasted.
I’m a fan of Melt - grilled cheese and poutine with interesting toppings. Not sure they’re still around anymore though. I was disappointed in Bon Me’s reduced menu last week at Thursdays on the Lawn in J.P., hoping that was an early-season thing and not permanent
I see this post
I’m familiar with ABB as making high-power power supply equipment, car chargers, that sort of thing. Do they also do consumer electronics?
That’s amazing - and just from severe rain, not even a tropical storm or nor’easter