Christian has been writing about technology since the mid 2000s, and has been published in numerous publications, online and in print. These include Android Magazine, Linux User & Developer, Linux Format, Tech Radar, Tom's Hardware, and Computer Active. From 2014-2024, he was a section editor and later deputy editor at MakeUseOf, before joining the Matter Alpha team. Christian enjoys old video games (mainly C64, Amiga, and MS-DOS), classic TV, and telling everyone who will listen that they should have a robot cleaner. When he's not shaping articles, Christian is a dad to three dancers, collects Lego, and is an avid home chef.
The SwitchBot Hub 3 is more than a gateway; with cable-mounted sensors and a tactile dial, it’s a versatile, high-accuracy anchor your Matter smart home needs.
2025 saw Matter move from aspirational to functional. After testing 40 devices, we've found the top 10 standouts that delivered on tech, value, and performance.
One of the easiest ways to start building a Matter-compatible smart home is to head to IKEA. But it’s not immediately clear which IKEA devices will work with Matter, and which ones are tied to IKEA’s previous smart home platform, TRADFRI. So, to help you out, we’ve collected all of IKEA’s smart home devices with Matter compatibility in one place.
Tthis Matter-enabled device offers flame-free ambiance, easy setup, dimming, and is a great way to introduce smart home comforts.
Zigbee 4.0 features a new Sub-GHz range (Suzi), unified Smart Energy compatibility, next-gen cryptographic security, and hubless setup via Zigbee Direct.
The retired Nest Gen 1 and Gen 2 thermostats can once more be part of your smart home
ESP32-P4-based display and development board has some smart home applications
The new Aeotec smart hub for Samsung SmartThings is twice as fast as the previous model, but ditches Z-Wave.
Warmup's 7iE Smart Matter WiFi Thermostat is here, bringing Matter control and SmartGeo technology to underfloor heating systems for up to 25% energy savings.
Expanding into smart lighting seems like the obvious next step for one of the most interesting connected home hardware providers.
Smart lighting is one of the best ways to make a smart home feel responsive and modern.
Upgrade your home with these cross-platform, Matter-ready smart devices — all with exclusive Prime Day discounts.
New Philips AmbiScape TVs are compatible with a wide selection of bulbs.
The Philips Dynalite Matter Bridge has gained certification, but just as importantly, it looks pretty good too.
Want to know what's coming out of IFA 2025 for the smart home? Our team is out in Berlin, sharing what they find on our socials.
The Wi-Fi Alliance has launched Wi-Fi for Matter, a certification to ensure Wi-Fi smart home devices meet the CSA’s requirements for Matter connectivity.
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What is going on with Tado, and why is it targeting Trustpilot reviews?
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If I have spent more than 5 minutes connecting a device, I consider that a loss.
