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.
At CES 2025, Philips Home Access unveiled two groundbreaking smart locks: the Matter-compatible 4000 Series and the enhanced 5000 Series with video and palm vein recognition.
Building a secure Matter smart home? As well as the Matter badge, you can now check for the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark.
Zemismart presents strong Matter over Thread offerings at CES 2025 including light switches, hubs, relays and roller blinds.
Despite Matter's promise of interoperability, Matter-compatible cameras remain some way off. Technical hurdles, market fragmentation, and consumer education challenges all contribute to this slow progress. The future of Matter hinges on overcoming these obstacles to achieve a seamless smart home experience.
Google expands its Home Platform, empowering developers with new APIs and investing heavily in Matter to create a more open and connected smart home ecosystem
Resideo Introduces the Honeywell Home X2S, an affordable Matter-enabled smart thermostat designed for easy installation and use. 1 The X2S offers energy-saving features and is compatible with leading smart home platforms.
ULTRALOQ unveils groundbreaking smart locks at CES 2025, including Bolt Mission UWB, the world's first with spatial awareness, and Bolt Fingerprint Matter, the first Matter-enabled deadbolt from the brand.
Govee unveils exciting new smart lighting innovations at CES 2025, including Matter-enabled products, AI-powered gaming lights, and immersive audio-visual experiences.
Smart home exterior specialists Rachio are releasing a landscape lighting controller, which will bring Matter-controlled lighting to your garden. The Rachio Smart Lighting Controller will support three lighting zones, and complement Rachio’s other smart outdoors hardware.
Schlage unveiled cutting-edge smart locks at CES 2025. The Sense Pro with Matter-over-Thread boasts hands-free unlocking using Ultra Wideband. The Arrive Smart WiFi Deadbolt offers easy keypad entry and direct home Wi-Fi connection. Both integrate seamlessly with the updated Schlage Home app.
Streamlining Matter device adoption, Apple, Google, and Samsung will now accept certification results from the Connectivity Standards Alliance's Interop Lab for their respective "Works With" programs, simplifying the go-to-market process for manufacturers.
A collection of significant Matter devices are expected to be unveiled at CES 2025, so here's a look at the smart home devices we're particularly interested in seeing.
THIRDREALITY plans to announce a Matter-compatible Water Leak Sensor KM1 at CES 2025, adding to its growing range of Matter smart home devices.
Was 2024 the "Year of Matter?" Not quite, but it certainly made some headway, becoming more important to smart home manufacturers. Its anonymity continues to be a problem as we move into 2025, however.
LG has unveiled a new microwave ahead of CES 2025, adding a new way to get Matter into your smart home kitchen.
Silicon Labs backs Matter, encouraging more companies to join the smart home revolution.
Get a sneak peek at Aqara's upcoming Matter smart home devices, including a new camera with advanced features and an innovative in-wall display.
A new Matter-certified Home Energy Management System is coming in 2025. The SeeZero thermostat and display are the result of a collaboration between microcontroller producer NXP and geo.
NEC Platforms has joined the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), but what can it offer the Matter-driven smart home?
Wouldn’t it be great if your lights automatically adjusted their intensity and temperature depending on the weather or time of day? Well, a new update to the IKEA Home app has added that very feature.
