HomeGrid Forum Calls for Standardization and Certification of Devices

‘The key to consumer connectivity needs and interoperability is standardization and certification of devices’ was the message given by the Marketing Chair of HomeGrid Forum, Livia Rosu at the recent Total Telecom Congress. Speaking at the event roundtable with consumers and operators, “Living a smart lifestyle in a smart city: moving towards a smart connectivity future,” Rosu said. “As consumers demand faster and higher-capacity Wi-Fi throughout the entire home, mesh networks are growing in popularity to deliver uniform coverage. To be able to ensure full Internet of Things (IoT) coverage and quality user experience, demand for G.hn backbone is only going to grow. The G.hn specification for home networks has long been of interest due to its ability to operate over different media, such as telephone wiring, power lines and coax cables. As a result of this technology, consumers are now able to seamlessly extend the reach of their home networks ensuring 100% reliable coverage. The role of the self-organizing networks is recognized to be crucial.”