Google launched a QR code fix for smart homes, but I already ditched the whole setup

I bought one smart bulb and wired it to my own AI. No hub, no dongle, no Gemini, no subscription, just a local AI and a bulb ...
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Matter update simplifies setup with multi-device QR codes and NFC tag support

Since the Matter standard has taken off and incorporated all major smart home ecosystems, it has become easier to use devices without being tied to one system. The latest update aims to improve that ...
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Setting up HomeKit devices to get easier with tap-to-pair and multi-device QR codes

An update to the Matter standard will make it much easier to set up HomeKit-compatible smart home devices. In particular, it should make tap-to-pair a far more common feature, rather than something ...
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Google Quick Share widely rolling out QR code sharing

Following the announcement in December, Google is widely rolling out QR code-based sharing in Quick Share on Android. After tapping the Quick Share target in the system sheet and getting the ...