Re:Matter – Protocol to connect compatible devices and syste...
by lapetitejort on Tuesday October 04, 2022 @04:49PM
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Even if new firmware is out, you're not guaranteed to get it. Linus got it because he has millions of subscribers and if he makes a stink, companies have to listen. If you're a boring customer with just one twitter account at your disposal, you may never be able to update.
Re:Matter – Protocol to connect compatible devices and syste...
by walterbell on Tuesday October 04, 2022 @09:06PM
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Firmware licensing or device distribution opportunity for Linus Tech Tips.
> As it stands now I don't care at all who made my Z-wave switches/bulbs/plugs, they could already be out of business for all I care
If the company was out of business and there was no way to get the newer firmware, LTT might have had issues. Also, buying a switch because it is advertised as having feature X, only to find out that feature X was added in a newer firmware than you have, and you can't get that firmware. That means it isn't just a "I dont care at all who made my product" scenario. It's much lower risk (especially if the feature you want is basic functionality rather than automation), but it's not 0 risk.
I agree with you that Z-wave is going to be 100% better than WiFi devices that call home and join a botnet, but I wanted to make sure it was clear that there is still room for issues.