Former Matter contributors are building mashNet, a smart home infrastructure platform designed for housebuilders and AI-ready homes.
How open home community makes the Thread push.
Aliro’s next moves: Hybrid NFC/BLE, biometric anti-theft, and quantum-proof locks. The digital key is about to make your physical keycard feel ancient.
From a shaky 1.0 start to a camera-powered powerhouse, here is our regularly updated guide to every version of the Matter smart home standard.
Step inside the future: CSA China’s reopened demo house proves Matter is finally bridging the gap between global giants and local smart home heroes.
From the "RAM tax" to geopolitical tariffs, your Matter smart home is getting pricier. Here are the 5 factors hitting your wallet and how to stay within budget.
A new pact between Matter and OpenADR means cheaper, greener energy will soon be just one automation away.
Worsening Matter ecosystem in China.
A creative sensor that lacks better Matter support.
A Matter lamp for minimalists.
The FCC’s ban on Chinese tech testing is set to hike Matter device prices. With certification costs soaring, your smart home is getting more expensive.
Quick upgrade your home to Matter with a used PC.
A new batch of Aliro and Matter door locks is coming.
Gain valuable insight into the security and climate aspects of your smart home with Apple Home activity history.
New Matter options for Home Assistant users.
Home Assistant is a powerful smart home platform, but it's also fragile.
Matter sensors and robot vacuums now work better with Home Assistant.
Troubleshooting Thread is now easier with Home Assistant.
The $199 Home Assistant Green price hike is a warning: the RAM tax is here. Build a cheaper smart home by using "invisible" hubs in your TV, fridge, or router.
Ikea’s Dirigera hub is seeing a price hike in the UK and EU, but a new firmware update is here to fix Thread routing issues and improve stability.