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.

The Ultimate Guide to Matter Smart Home Architecture

If you’ve ever struggled to make your smart devices from different brands work seamlessly together, or wondered which protocol to bet your new home automation investment on, this guide is written for you. The smart home industry is experiencing a remarkable shift. Matter—developed by a powerhouse coalition including Google, Apple, Amazon, and Samsung—promises to be […]

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Amazon Echo Hub's touchscreen interface displaying a smart home dashboard with control icons for lighting, temperature, and security.

Do You Need a New Hub for Matter? The Definitive Guide to Simplifying Your Smart Home

Learn about the top smart home hubs for 2025! Compare the Amazon Echo Hub, Google Nest Hub Max, Apple HomePod mini, and Samsung SmartThings Station on price, supported protocols, and which users they are best for. Find the perfect central control for your connected home.

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Matter-enabled smart home layout showing Apple, Google, and Amazon devices controlled from a single app

Matter and the Smart Home Ecosystem: How Apple HomeKit, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa Are Shaping the Future

Matter and the Smart Home Ecosystem—discover how Apple HomeKit, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa are driving interoperability, device compatibility, and seamless automation in today’s connected homes.

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Zigbee vs Z-Wave

Zigbee vs Z-Wave: Which Should You Choose?

Modern smart home networks rely on mesh-based wireless standards like Zigbee and Z-Wave to link lights, locks, sensors, and more. These two protocols were both born in the early 2000s to solve the same problem – making devices talk to each other reliably while using very little power. Zigbee (an open IEEE standard 802.15.4, managed

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