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Does Google Home Support Matter?
Google Home is a viable option for a smart home, but its Matter support is woefully behind.
A lifelong storyteller and gadget nerd, Bertel has spent his entire adult career immersed in consumer tech. He covered news for Android Police during the wild smartphone boom years of 2013-2016, helped readers make use of technology at none other than MakeUseOf from 2014-2025, and continues to write passionately about our digital tools and companions over at How-To Geek. Matter gave him the confidence to build a smart home of his own, and he's happy to share that enthusiam as part of the Matter Alpha team. When not writing about tech, you can find him playing board games with family and friends, binge reading graphic novels, or enjoying leisurely meditations out in the woods.
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6 ways you can take Matter outdoors
There's no reason smart home tech has to stay inside your home. Whenever you're setting up new lights or sensors outside your home, check for Matter-compatibility.
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Matter-compatible smart plugs vs. outlets: when should you use which?
You could buy a smart plug, or opt for a more permanent solution with a smart outlet. But which option is best for you?
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What are the advantages of a Matter-compatible smart light?
When you're buying a smart light, does Matter matter? More than you might think.