Aqara’s new H1 controller handles a massive 480W and supports both Zigbee and Matter-over-Thread, making it a dream for custom smart lighting projects.
Why? It targets the biggest pain point for shoppers (price and reliability) and acts as a bold, expert recommendation.
Linkind’s new $8 smart plug combines power control with a dimmable LED night light. It’s a clever, space-saving Matter device that’s hard not to recommend.
With the Matter 1.4 spec now unlocking advanced room-specific cleaning, choosing the right robot vacuum is more critical than ever. Here are the best Matter-enabled cleaners for a truly automated home in 2026.
Eufy’s new FamiLock trio brings Matter to your door, but they launch without Aliro support. Is this a dealbreaker for the future of digital keys?
Thread unification is here, mostly.
Billions of devices, one massive security bottleneck. Manufacturers are drowning in redundant red tape, but a new global standard is finally here to help.
Most USB devices are "always on," which is a pain for smart home hubs. The Fugetek USB Power Switch is a $15 fix that finally puts power in your control.
Lenovo is officially entering the smart home, and they aren't alone. From Bosch’s KNX bridges to Shelly’s "Pill," here is the best Matter tech from GILE.
Thinking about buying a robot vacuum cleaner? Here is everything you need to know.
Apple’s iOS 27 update brings major smart home upgrades, from Thread 1.4 connectivity and 4K Secure Video to native energy management in the Home app.
With dual-joint robotic arms and a chassis that climbs 10cm obstacles, Dreame’s new X60 Pro Ultra Complete looks more like a Star Wars droid than a vac.
Thread networks are notoriously invisible—until now. This portable M5Stack kit finally puts physical network control and local diagnostics in your hands.
Firmware updates have quietly turned IKEA's DIRIGERA from a basic bridge into a capable Matter controller, Thread router, and more.
5 things that Apple should—but probably won't—announce at this year's WWDC.
IKEA’s long-running TRADFRI lighting era is ending. A new FCC filing reveals the upcoming DUBBELKISEL driver, bringing Matter over Thread to your cabinets.
I don't particularly want AI running my house, but this is much closer to the futuristic smart home we were promised than another app-controlled light bulb.
Your smart home is about to get a lot more intuitive. Matter’s upcoming "Ambient Context" sensor type will finally teach your devices to "see" activity.
I'm not the right customer for the Homey Pro, but I'm not sure who is. At nearly $500, You're getting a marginally better experience than the Homey Pro mini, for nearly twice the price.
This Matter-ready smart display could finally fix your chaotic household