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Habi launches Matter over Thread thermostat kit with Screwfix

Smart home startup habi has launched the Matter Wireless Room Thermostat Kit through UK home improvement retailer Screwfix.
by Ward Zhou in #Thermostat #News
6 hours ago
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Installing a smart switch or outlet is easier than you think

Installing smart switches doesn't mean rewiring your house.
by Bertel King in #On/Off Light #Explainer
8 hours ago
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Govee launches Table Lamp 2 Pro x Sound by JBL with Matter support

Govee launches Table Lamp 2 Pro x Sound by JBL ($179.99), a Matter-compatible RGBICWW lamp with 360-degree lighting, sound-sync, and portable audio for home ambiance.
by Ward Zhou in #Extended Color Light #News
1 day ago
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SwitchBot files for Hong Kong IPO to power next-gen smart home innovation

SwitchBot files for IPO on HKEX, eyeing R&D, market expansion, and AI/robotics, including a VLA household robot by late 2025, buoyed by 3.1M users.
by Ward Zhou in #Gateway #Industry News
2 days ago
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Aqara releases smart lock U200 Lite for European households

Aqara launches the Smart Lock U200 Lite (£127.99) in Europe, a Matter-over-Thread retrofit lock with multiple unlocking options and future Aliro support.
by Ward Zhou in #Door Lock #News
2 days ago
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Aqara introduced local control via app: Does it matter?

Aqara introduces App Localized Control for hubs, enabling local management of Matter and Zigbee devices even during server outages, boosting reliability... eventually.
by Ward Zhou in #Extended Color Light #Hub #News #Explainer
3 days ago
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How to add Matter devices and scenes to Apple CarPlay

Take your smart home along for the ride on your next road trip with Apple CarPlay Widgets.
by Christopher Close in #How To
6 days ago
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What is Apple homeOS, and what does it mean for Matter?

Apple's rumored homeOS, a unified smart home OS, could transform its Matter experience. Though not at WWDC 2025, signs point to its continued development.
by Christian Cawley in #Hub #Explainer
Thursday, June 12, 2025
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Eight highlights from Matter Open Day and GILE

Matter Open Day unveiled Thread network sharing, new garage door tech, hub-free Vivo control, Infineon's Wi-Fi lock, and diverse sensors/hubs from Tuya & Heiman.
by Ward Zhou in #Gateway #Basic Video Player #Water Leak Detector #Industry News
Thursday, June 12, 2025
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Google Home expands Matter door lock support and other feature previews

Google Home expands Matter support with new door lock functionalities like access control and guest profiles. Favorites, Home summary widget, and web console also enhanced.
by Ward Zhou in #Hub #News
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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iOS 26: What's new for the Apple Home app and Matter?

The first iOS 26 betas are here, and with it are some small, but significant, improvements to Apple's Home app. Here's what we've found so far.
by Christopher Close in #Dimmer Switch #Hub #Explainer
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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SwitchBot Meter Plus review: A smart way to monitor comfort

SwitchBot Meter Plus offers simple temperature/humidity readings and Matter compatibility via a SwitchBot hub. But does this make it the reliable, affordable smart home addition you're looking for?
by Bertel King in #Review
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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Apple TV upgrades to Thread 1.4 with tvOS 26 beta

Apple TV's tvOS 26 upgrades to Thread 1.4, promising enhanced performance, improved credential sharing, and a new Fluid Glass design for smart homes.
by Ward Zhou in #Hub #News
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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Midea recalls 1.7 million Matter window air conditioners for mold exposure risks

Major home appliance maker Midea issueing a recall on its Matter-compatible Midea U and Midea U+ window air conditioners.
by Ward Zhou in #Thermostat #News
Monday, June 9, 2025
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SwitchBot K10+ Pro Combo review: Does doing more mean doing less?

A clever combo of robot and stick vac with Matter support, the K10+ Pro Combo excels at convenience — but not at deep cleaning.
by James Bruce in #Robotic Vacuum Cleaner #Review
Monday, June 9, 2025
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Linkind and YouTuber Jimmy Darts release exclusive Matter bulbs in Walmart

In a team-up no one saw coming, a range of Jimmy Darts-endorsed Matter smart home bulbs are heading to Walmart to raise funds for “those in need.”
by Christian Cawley in #Extended Color Light #News
Friday, June 6, 2025
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Leedarson announces Matter-enabled smart bathroom exhaust fan

Leedarson launches the OREiN OL05S, a Matter 1.3-certified smart bathroom exhaust fan ($265.99) with integrated fan, tunable light, Bluetooth speaker, and sensors.
by Ward Zhou in #Air Purifier #Fan #News
Friday, June 6, 2025
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What is the Connectivity Standards Alliance?

The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) plays a leading role in the development of Matter and Zigbee. But that's just the beginning...
by Christian Cawley in #Explainer
Thursday, June 5, 2025
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Yeelight plans Thread-based smart devices

Yeelight is entering the Thread market with a new IoT radio module, signaling future Matter-over-Thread lighting products and expanding options in the smart home.
by Ward Zhou in #Extended Color Light #Gateway #News
Thursday, June 5, 2025
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Smart relays vs smart switches: which Is right for you?

If you're looking for a new smart home lighting solution, the answer isn't as straightforward as you might think.
by Bertel King in #On/Off Light #On/Off Plug-in Unit #Gateway #Dimmable Light #Explainer
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
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