Eve Weather receives Matter 1.3 update and unit switch feature

More Eve devices are getting updates, bringing them up to Matter 1.3 specification.

Bosch Smart Kitchen Dock receives Matter 1.3 certification

Bosch to add more power to its Matter-enabled Smart Kitchen Dock with Matter 1.3 specification update, almost 12 months after the standard was issued.

Aqara releases Thread-enabled Voice Mate H1 in China

Aqara's Voice Mate H1, a compact, Thread-enabled voice controller with AI, launched in China for hands-on smart home automation and doubles as a smart remote.

Aqara Hub M100 review: Best value Matter hub

Aqara’s best value Matter hub is here with all the features packed in a dongle.

New Matter-over-Thread presence sensor got certified from GL.iNet

A new battery-powered presence sensor is coming with water resistance. The Lafaer Wireless Human Presence Sensor LWR01 is "coming soon."

Meross Smart Plug MSS315 receives Matter 1.4 update

While you wait for initial Matter 1.3 support for energy monitoring plugs, some just got 1.4 firmware.

ThirdReality MK1 Magic Keyboard review: an ultimate Matter remote

A Matter-enabled keyboard is now a thing with up to 12 programmable switches to control your smart home.

Sonoff releases Matter-enabled shutter control module MINI-RBS

Sonoff's new Matter-enabled MINI-RBS automates curtains & blinds. Compact in-wall module works with Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa & more for your DIY smart home.

CSA takes steps to explore Matter and long-range wireless capability

Matter devices with long-range communication capability? The Connectivity Standards Alliance is on the move.

Shelly releases beta firmware for Gen 3 devices with Matter

The long-waited Matter support finally comes to Shelly Gen 3 devices, but is currently limited to the October 2022 specification.

Aqara launches multi-protocol W100 climate sensor in China

Aqara released a dual-protocol climate sensor with programable switches and thermostat control features.

Eve Energy gains Matter 1.3 and energy monitoring support

Eve Energy plugs now support power monitoring natively via Matter 1.3 firmware update.

How to use Home Assistant to add Matter devices without a phone

Skip phone pairing woes with Home Assistant's hidden Matter setup. This guide details using Bluetooth/Thread dongles to add devices directly, bypassing app bugs and platform limits.

Flipper Devices unveils Busy Bar, a Matter-enabled LED display for productivity

Flipper Devices announces a new fancy productivity tool, the Busy Bar, which is expected to be Matter-enabled.

Building an "all Matter" house: Are we there yet?

Two years after its debut, is Matter ready for a fully smart home? Our tour of the Connectivity Standards Alliance's demo house in China offers insights.

Aqara grows fiercely in Matter support, now backing Matter 1.4 and 50+ device types

Aqara bets big on Matter, with the latest spec version and over 40 newly added device types. A new king is rising to compete with the tech giants.

Open-source Matterbridge reaches milestone with Matter 1.4 support

Matterbridge and Matter.js updates to 1.4 specs with more features coming, including support for robot cleaners.

Z-Wave in the age of Matter: key facts to know

Z-Wave is evolving, and recent developments could see it working alongside Matter with bridged devices.

Aqara Smart Lock U200 Lite expected to release soon

Aqara should soon release a "Lite" version of U200 smart lock with the recent Matter certification.

Motionblinds joins Works with Home Assistant, expanding smart window covering options

Motionblinds devices now work better in Home Assistant with their official partnership.