After graduating with a BAS in Technology Administration, Christopher has been covering Matter, Apple HomeKit, and the smart home industry for various sites including iMore, MakeUseOf, HomeKit News, and HomeKit Hero since 2018. Whether it is installing smart light switches, testing the latest door locks, or automating his households daily routines, Christopher has done it all.
Gain valuable insight into the security and climate aspects of your smart home with Apple Home activity history.
With Adaptive Lighting, you'll never have to worry about making color temperature adjustments again. Here's how to set it up for your Matter lights.
Keep your home comfortable and reduce energy consumption with Apple's new Adaptive Temperature feature for Matter thermostats.
Low-profile lighting kits feature dual protocols, dual sizes, and dual lighting zones.
Put the "auto" in home automation with Apple Home and Matter. Here's how!
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There's finally an official way to view Thread network topology.
Apple's Home app makes it easy to group your Matter devices together. We'll show you how.
Discover all the ways that Apple's Home app can help keep your Matter smart home looking neat and tidy.
Control multiple Matter accessories at once by creating an Apple Home scene. Here's how.
Just in time for the spring and summer seasons, this one of a kind device aims to cut down on maintenance time and energy costs with Matter.
Enbrighten's latest wave of Matter devices includes smart power solutions for both indoor and outdoor use.
Although Thread doesn't need a "hub" in the traditional sense, you will still need another piece of hardware—a Border Router—to take advantage of its benefits. Here are all the Thread Border Routers on the market today.
As great as IKEA's $6 remote is, a few simple omissions keep it from perfection. These five 3D prints help overcome its shortcomings.
Intecular's Matter-compatible in-wall outlet and night light combo makes it retail debut.
Eliminate automation misfires and nuisance alerts for good with ultra-precise mmWave radar technology.
Gain valuable insights into your home's environment with the best Matter-compatible air quality sensors.
Boost your home's security while adding a touch of convenience with the best Matter-compatible smart door locks.
Give your outdoor lighting a smart makeover with Matter and a dimmable plug.
With broader sizing and Matter-over-Thread connectivity, Eve’s latest MotionBlinds motor brings automated comfort to more households.
Matter-compatible buttons and remotes can now trigger smart home actions and send custom notifications within Google Home. Here's how!
