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Important: This is a planning matrix, not a claim that every model supports every protocol. Exact compatibility requires an engineering review and representative sample test.

Planning matrix

Device category	Primary role	Possible connection paths	Key verification
Home care gateway	Device enrollment and event forwarding	Ethernet, Wi-Fi, cellular, supported local radio	Protocol, payload, capacity, outage behavior
SOS call device	Deliberate help request	Gateway radio, cellular or supported direct connection	Acknowledgment, escalation, battery supervision
Smoke / gas alarm	Local hazard warning plus optional remote event	Standalone, interconnect, gateway or cellular	Exact standard, model scope, placement, local alarm
Water / door sensor	Property or activity event	Gateway-based radio, Wi-Fi or cellular variant	Placement, timing rule, consent, false-alarm handling
Camera / video doorbell	Visitor or event awareness	Wi-Fi, Ethernet or supported platform link	Privacy, access, retention, account ownership
Smart plug / kitchen control	Appliance state or configured control	Wi-Fi, gateway or supported wired interface	Load, plug standard, fail-safe behavior, electrical safety

Protocol review

Match frequency, modulation, payload, encryption, enrollment and firmware—not protocol name alone.

API review

Define authentication, events, commands, ownership, rate limits, versioning and support responsibility.

Acceptance review

Test normal events, faults, low battery, lost network, recovery, acknowledgment and user permissions.