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Five Matter highlights at CES 2026 that caught our attention

A wrap of the amazing collection of new Matter gear at CES 2026.

by Ward Zhou in #Extended Color Light #Smoke CO Alarm #Hub #Gateway #News

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ThirdReality showcases Matter-compatible product roadmap at CES 2026

Updated Matter-native versions of smart home essentials and more are coming this year from ThirdReality.

by Christopher Close in #Extended Color Light #Gateway #On/Off Light Switch #Water Leak Detector #News

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SwitchBot unveils biometrics deadbolt locks with Matter at CES

SwitchBot’s Lock Vision Series brings native Matter and palm-vein biometrics to your door—no hub required. A major step for smart home security at CES 2026.

by Ward Zhou in #Gateway #Door Lock #News

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CES 2026: GE’s new Matter-over-Thread smart window shades start at $300

GE embraces Matter and Thread with a pair of smart shades that you can buy today.

by Christopher Close in #News

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IKEA updates classic Varmblixt lamps with Matter support

IKEA is bridging the gap between high-end design and universal smart home compatibility by bringing native Matter support to its iconic Varmblixt collection

by Ward Zhou in #Gateway #Hub #News

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Eve expands Matter-over-Thread lineup with minimalist smart thermostat at CES 2026

Eve’s first Matter thermostat is a privacy-first HVAC solution that operates without the need for a subscription, user account, or cloud connection.

by Christopher Close in #Thermostat #News

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Aqara upgrades product line at CES with Matter and Aliro

Here are new Matter flagships from Aqara.

by Ward Zhou in #Camera #Thermostat #Door Lock #Occupancy Sensor #Contact Sensor #News

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Xthings introduces Matter smart locks and AI security cameras

Aliro is around the corner.

by Ward Zhou in #Hub #Door Lock #News

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Govee Sky Ceiling Light brings daylight to Matter homes

The Matter lighting giant just released more.

by Ward Zhou in #Extended Color Light #News

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Home Assistant 2026.1 offers better access to Matter and Thread

Matter and Thread just get easier to use with Home Assistant.

by Ward Zhou in #Hub #News

Friday, January 2, 2026

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Matter improved my home in these 5 ways in 2025

I took a chance on many Matter products this year, and my home is better off for it.

by Bertel King in #On/Off Light #Gateway #Thermostat #Temperature Sensor #Other #Explainer

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

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My 4 favorite Matter purchases of 2025

Not every Matter product I purchased this year was a winner, but these four have become cherished additions to my home.

by Bertel King in #On/Off Light #Extended Color Light #Thermostat #Temperature Sensor #Explainer

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Year of my Matter experience: the joy, the surprise, and the frustration

Here are my overall takes on how Matter has evolved the smart home in 2025.

by Ward Zhou in #Explainer

Monday, December 29, 2025

Top industrial trends of Matter ecosystem in 2025

What’s going on with Matter participants?

by Ward Zhou in #Explainer

Monday, December 29, 2025

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Your Matter smart home still needs buttons, and the options are getting better

Matter isn't only for apps and voice assistants.

by Bertel King in #Thermostat #Smart Button #Other #Generic Switch #Explainer

Saturday, December 27, 2025

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2025 is nearly over: Here's why I'm still choosing Wi-Fi for my smart home devices

Matter over Thread is elegant in theory and infuriating in practice. From broken meshes to zero debugging, here’s why Wi-Fi still wins in my smart home.

by James Bruce in #On/Off Plug-in Unit #Explainer

Friday, December 26, 2025

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Five Matter milestones achieved in 2025

A look at how the smart home world shifted in 2025, thanks to Matter.

by Ward Zhou in #Hub #Camera #Temperature Sensor #Occupancy Sensor #Basic Video Player #Color Temperature Light #Industry News

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Best Matter smart home items 2025

The best Matter devices we saw in 2025

2025 saw Matter move from aspirational to functional. After testing 40 devices, we've found the top 10 standouts that delivered on tech, value, and performance.

by Christian Cawley in #Extended Color Light #On/Off Light Switch #Air Purifier #Occupancy Sensor #Other #Generic Switch #Dimmable Light #Review

Monday, December 22, 2025

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SmartSetup launches Matter-compatible night light, relay, blind motor, and water leak sensor

SmartSetup expands its smart home product suite with four new Matter-over-Thread devices.

by Christopher Close in #On/Off Plug-in Unit #News

Friday, December 19, 2025

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Powerful Matter integration with Homey now runs everywhere

The powerful Matter platform is now more accessible.

by Ward Zhou in #Hub #News

Thursday, December 18, 2025

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