Alex Mercer

I’m Alex Mercer, engineer and founder of EdgeModule.com, a resource dedicated to making home automation simple and practical. With a background in engineering and a passion for smart living, I share insights, guides, and solutions to help homeowners and tech enthusiasts create efficient, secure, and connected homes. My goal is to bridge technical expertise with everyday applications for smarter modern living.

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Is Matter Safe Enough? Security and Privacy Guidelines

Smart homes aren’t futuristic—they’re here. Motion sensors flip lights, voice unlocks doors, and IoT runs the routine. Every new device adds convenience and another point an attacker can target. The more connected our homes become, the more exposed they are to cyberattacks, data leaks, and unauthorized access. This is where Matter steps in. Matter aims

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Setting Up a Secure Matter Smart Home: A Complete Practical Guide

If you have ever struggled with getting your smart devices to “talk” to each other, you are not alone. For a long time, the idea of a seamless smart home was held back by scattered ecosystems—one device might connect only with Google Home, another relied solely on Apple HomeKit, while others required separate apps or

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Smart Home Basics: Matter vs Thread vs Zigbee

If you’re a homeowner who’s curious about smart homes — not a technician, but someone who wants devices that work — you’ve probably seen the names Matter, Thread, and Zigbee on product pages and wondered which one to choose. Good news: you don’t need to memorize protocol stacks. Instead, learn a few practical rules so

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