Stefan Schmidt
Stefan Schmidt is a FOSS contributor for over 20 years. During this time he
worked on different projects and layers of the Linux ecosystem. From
bootloader and Kernel over build systems for embedded to user interfaces. He was
serving as a technical steering committee member of OpenEmbedded during the
merge with the Yocto project, helped porting a 2.6 kernel to some early
smartphones, and was the release manager of the Enlightenment Foundation
Libraries. He is also serving as co-maintainer of the Linux IEEE 802.15.4
subsystem for the last 12 years.
After many years as a freelancer and long-time member of the Samsung Open Source
Group and Huawei Open Source Technology Center he joined Linaro.
Session
Is it possible to build a custom IoT device that feels as polished as a
commercial product but remains entirely under your control? This talk explores a
personal quest to escape cloud-based ecosystems using Matter over Thread for
local-only communication.
We will dive into the technical stack required to build your own gadgets
using Zephyr, or ESP SDK. You’ll learn how to leverage the Matter standard to
achieve seamless local control, avoid the Wi-Fi clutter with Thread and achieve
impressive battery life. Lessons learned from integrating DIY sensors
with Home Assistant and existing IKEA hardware, proving that you don't have to
choose between customization and compatibility.