Project Connected Home over IP (project name)

Project Connected Home over IP (CHIP) is an industry initiative aimed at creating a universal protocol for smart home devices. Its goal is to enable different brands and devices—like lights, thermostats, and locks—to seamlessly communicate and work together through a common standard. This fosters easier setup, improved security, and more reliable performance. By unifying how smart devices connect, CHIP makes it simpler for consumers to customize and expand their smart home ecosystems without being locked into a single brand or ecosystem.