News
Upcoming Tapo dimmer switch combines multiple sensors
The new Matter dimmer switch saves the money for an extra PIR sensor.
Ward Zhou has been immersed in the smart home and industrial tech space throughout his career. Based in Shenzhen, the industrial hub of smart home, he began his journey with local media outlets and a prominent smart home solution provider, eWeLink, cultivating his expertise in smart home devices and industrial dynamics. Ward has contributed hundreds of review and news pieces to respected publications such as TechNode, PingWest, and Caixin Global. When he’s not covering the latest in tech, Ward enjoys coding, design, street photography, and video games.
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News
Matter camera first look with Aqara G350 and SmartThings
Matter cameras now work, basically.
News
Apple extends N1 chip and Thread to new MacBook and iPad Air
Thread is now a regular for Apple products.
News
Aqara launches Multi-State Sensor P100 with Matter support
Unlock more creativities in your home automation.
Industry News
How does Aliro work with Samsung Wallet?
Aliro is now available with Aqara U400 and Samsung Galaxy phones.
Review
Homey review: a bidirectional Matter platform with powerful integration
When top-tier user experience design meets Matter.
News
Instagram-trending VARMBLIXT Matter lamp arrives in IKEA stores
You can now decorate your wall with the new Matter arrival from IKEA.
News
Home Assistant 2026.3 beta adds initial support for Matter RVC service areas
You can finally automate Matter 1.4 vacuum cleaner to clean specific rooms.
Industry News
Heiman Matter security alarms gain better support in Home Assistant
A key Matter security device maker joins WWHA program.
Industry News
Aliro 1.0 is here to unify smart lock access within Apple, Google and Samsung wallets
Next gen door lock access standard finally arrives.
Review
ThirdReality Smart Night Light-T review: Thread makes the difference
ThirdReality’s Smart Night Light-T ditches Wi-Fi for Thread, delivering a reliable, 3-in-1 Matter sensor and RGB light that actually stays connected.
News
Report flags camera access flaw in DJI ROMO robot vacuum
When your robot vacuum spills more than dust.
Explainer
Texas Instruments to acquire Silicon Labs: What does this mean?
A business merger that may bring cheaper Matter devices to the market.
News
Xiaomi expands global Matter listings with a new retrofit lock
More Matter devices are coming from the smart phone giant.
Explainer
Is IKEA unfairly taking the heat for Matter’s growing pains?
How IKEA’s massive rollout has become a stress test for Matter.
News
Dreame’s first Matter doorlock sets to release in 2026
Dreame is expanding its smart home empire with Matter.
News
Aqara releases Matter-ready camera G350 in China
The next-gen Matter camera from Aqara is now available.
News
IKEA Matter DUBBELKISEL light driver VARMBLIXT lamp duo passed certification
A quick swap to enable Matter for your IKEA cabinet lights.
How To
Quick guide to visualize your Thread network with Home Assistant
The ultimate tool to troubleshoot your Thread mesh.
News
AiDot secures 136 Matter 1.5 certifications for smart lighting
First batch of Matter 1.5 lights are coming.