Matter Articles by Ward Zhou
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Feb 4, 2026Dreame’s first Matter doorlock sets to release in 2026 H1
Dreame is expanding its smart home empire with Matter.
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Feb 4, 2026Aqara releases Matter-ready camera G350 in China
The next-gen Matter camera from Aqara is now available.
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Feb 2, 2026IKEA Matter DUBBELKISEL light driver VARMBLIXT lamp duo passed certification
A quick swap to enable Matter for your IKEA cabinet lights.
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Feb 2, 2026Quick guide to visualize your Thread network with Home Assistant
The ultimate tool to troubleshoot your Thread mesh.
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Jan 31, 2026AiDot secures 136 Matter 1.5 certifications for smart lighting
First batch of Matter 1.5 lights are coming.
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Jan 29, 2026Home Assistant 2026.2 beta keeps improving Matter experience
Minor fixes to improve Matter thermostat, lock, and blind in Home Assistant.
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Jan 29, 2026Home Assistant upgrades OpenThread border router to 1.4 in beta
Thread 1.4 finally lands for Home Assistant users.
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Jan 27, 2026New matter lamp from Philips Hue accidentally leaked: report
Hue expands the Matter options to lamps.
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Jan 26, 2026Espressif releases MCU-based Matter camera solution to boost spec adoption
ESP-based flash-to-play Matter Camera projects are coming.
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Jan 23, 2026Home Assistant shifts Matter integration to Matter.js in beta
Home Assistant new Matter Server just opens to testers.
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Jan 21, 2026Telecom firm ZTE joins CSA to target operator smart home market
A step closer to Matter HRAP devices?
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Jan 19, 2026Drone giant DJI joins CSA following smart home push
Another tech giant joins CSA for your Matter household.
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Jan 19, 2026Most anticipated Matter features and devices in 2026
Top Matter categories to follow in 2026
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Jan 16, 2026How to make a Matter soil moisture sensor with XIAO MG24
A homemade Thread sensor to remind you to water plants.
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Jan 13, 2026EZVIZ to extend integration with third-party Matter devices
Can it compete with top ecosystems?
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Jan 9, 2026Five Matter highlights at CES 2026 that caught our attention
A wrap of the amazing collection of new Matter gear at CES 2026.
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Jan 8, 2026SwitchBot unveils biometrics deadbolt locks with Matter at CES
SwitchBot’s Lock Vision Series brings native Matter and palm-vein biometrics to your door—no hub required. A major step for smart home security at CES 2026.
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Jan 7, 2026IKEA updates classic Varmblixt lamps with Matter support
IKEA is bridging the gap between high-end design and universal smart home compatibility by bringing native Matter support to its iconic Varmblixt collection
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Jan 6, 2026Aqara upgrades product line at CES with Matter and Aliro
Here are new Matter flagships from Aqara.
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Jan 5, 2026Xthings introduces Matter smart locks and AI security cameras
Aliro is around the corner.
Jan 5, 2026