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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Amazon to update Matter Casting to 1.4 spec

Amazon Matter Casting apps for Android/iOS to update to Matter 1.4, enhancing stability and streaming to Fire TV devices.

SmartSetup switches and outlets receive Matter 1.4 update

A new batch of Matter 1.4 updates is coming to the SmartSetup range of switches and outlets, thanks to the Fast Track Certification.

Govee to release Galaxy Light Projector 2 Pro

Govee's Matter-certified Galaxy Light Projector 2 Pro is coming soon, offering Wi-Fi/Bluetooth control and aurora/star projections for indoor ambiance.

What smart home impovements can you expect in Matter 1.5 -- and when is it coming?

Matter 1.5 will expand smart home capabilities with new outdoor, climate, energy, camera, and HRAP devices, plus expanded closure controls.

Nanoleaf introduces Matter Smart Multicolor Rope Light

Nanoleaf launches Matter Smart Multicolor Rope Light ($69.99, Walmart): 5-meter customizable RGB strip with 70 zones, ideal for creative indoor lighting.

Sonoff to release Zigbee/Thread PoE Dongle-M

Sonoff has introduced an upgraded dongle to boost your open-source smart home setup, compatible with Thread and Zigbee.

New Xiaomi Matter lightbulb is available in Germany

Another tech giant starts to explore the Matter market, as Xiaomi announces the release of a new white and RGB smart bulb.

Aqara expands global Matter options with A-OK shade partnership

Aqara has partnered with A-OK to bring Matter-enabled motorized shades, including curtains and blinds, to global users, expanding smart home options.

Govee Pendant Light receives Matter certification

Govee is bringing more color to your kitchen and other rooms with an incredible Matter-compatible pendant light with various settings for RGB mixing and brightness.

Govee introduced new Matter-compatible outdoor and gaming lights

Four more Matter-enabled lights from Govee are coming to elevate your home ambiance, from light bars to string lights and even a lamp post.

Ikea Dirigera to bridge water leak detector and power meter to Matter

Almost all Ikea Zigbee devices will soon be Matter-compatible with the Dirigera Hub, thanks to a new update bringing the bridge to Matter 1.3 specification.

SwitchBot introduced Lock Ultra Vision Combo and Hub 3

SwitchBot has announced two new additions to its smart home lineup – the SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo and SwitchBot Hub 3

New thread power meter plug from LG got Matter certified

Home appliance maker LG adds a Thread-based plug with power meter to its Matter certification list, complete with energy consumption monitoring.

SwitchBot floor lamp available now in Japan, with EU and US launch imminent

Smart home device maker SwitchBot has just announced the availability of its new floor lamp with native Matter support in Japan, with EU and US launch to follow.