Apple’s recent open-source code contributions to Matter’s OpenWrt integration have sparked speculation that the tech giant could be quietly laying the groundwork to re-enter the home router market.
Aqara has expanded its H1 full-color lighting lineup in China with new downlights and spotlights, bringing dual Zigbee and Matter-over-Thread connectivity to built-in ceiling illumination.
SwitchBot's Lock Vision Pro brings multi-biometric entry and native Matter support to a secure deadbolt replacement.
Aqara shows how Matter cameras should move forward.
TCL Home Security has launched the D2 Pro Matter, an upgraded smart lock that adds Matter-over-Thread and local control modes to its contactless palm vein recognition system for $199.99.
Virtual devices can fill some surprising gaps between Matter ecosystems.
Athom has launched two dedicated apps for Homey, bringing official integration, control, and Flow automation to Zigbee and Matter-based LEDVANCE SMART+ and OSRAM SMART+ lighting and plugs.
The Open Home Foundation’s ESPHome platform has gained its first official hardware offering: a snap-apart modular starter kit built by Apollo Automation that packs an ESP32-C6 chip for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Thread support.
Govee’s new Strip Light 2 combines RGBWWIC 5-in-1 LEDs, LuminBlend+ color management, and Matter compatibility across four customizable lengths starting at $49.99.
Owl Home’s multi-sensor Owl Wired smoke and CO alarm has secured Matter 1.5 certification, paving the way for a free firmware update that will bring comprehensive environmental and occupancy data to major smart home platforms.
While Matter has become a mandatory checklist item for smart plugs, lighting, locks, and thermostats, there are still a few tech categories where skipping the protocol makes sense.
Your Thread network just gets better with the new Nest firmware.
The SwitchBot RGBICWW Ceiling Light is an affordable Matter-over-Wi-Fi smart light with solid reliability and adequate brightness — but cheap build quality, awkward installation, limited effects, and buggy out-of-box Matter support hold it back.
Espressif’s new open-source ESP RainMaker Neo platform gives smaller smart home device makers a complete, AWS-backed cloud, app, and fleet management foundation.
New filings could bring deeper fixes to IKEA’s battery-powered Matter lineup.
SwitchBot’s budget-friendly presence sensor brings reliable mmWave detection and Matter compatibility to every room, making whole-home automation attainable without breaking the bank.
Espressif brings Aliro digital keys to its Matter-over-Thread lock platform.
A true smart home shouldn't require an app for every routine task; it should simply anticipate your needs, starting with mmWave presence sensors that automate everything from fans and exhaust systems to closet lights.
Aqara is expanding its installer network in China with the flagship FP400 spatial sensor and a custom dual-motor honeycomb blind, bringing Matter support and advanced mmWave radar to professional projects.
The Busy Bar combines a Pomodoro timer, programmable pixel display, smart-home trigger, and desktop status indicator into one delightfully over-engineered gadget, and Matter support makes it far more interesting than the average productivity toy.