Explainer
Matter is dropping Bluetooth for setup: Here’s why
How Wi-Fi-only setup works without Bluetooth and what’s next.
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
InvisOutlet Aura launches on Kickstarter with a turnable nightlight
A multi-purpose outlet is on crowdfunding to bring extra ambiance to your home.
News
ThirdReality releases new Smart Plug M1 with Matter power meters
ThirdReality joins the market with a new Matter power meter plug.
Explainer
Pixel 10 Pro series continues Google’s Thread and Matter roadmap
More Pixel phones with Thread are coming to streamline your Matter experience.
News
Aqara to introduce a Matter-enabled TBR within touchscreen switch S100
Aqara is diving into Matter ecosystem with the all-in-one switch.
News
SwitchBot video doorbell monitor kit will come with a Matter bridge
SwitchBot keeps expanding its device categories with Matter support.
Industry News
Matter 1.4.2 brings Wi-Fi only setup and enhanced base experience
Matter puts ongoing efforts to focus on experience quality, and here are the highlights.
News
Yeelight to introduce Matter-over-Thread lightbulb
Yeelight is out of its comfort zone of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with a new Thread lightbulb.
News
TP-Link announces plan for Matter energy monitoring support via updates
TP-Link is making a full upgrade to enable energy sensors via Matter.
News
An ultimate Matter air quality sensor with e-paper display surfaced
One more air quality sensor is added to your waitlist.
News
Digital frame SMARTWIZ+ art with Matter and OpenThread border is certified
A new Thread-enabled art frame is here to streamline your smart home integration via Matter.
News
Eve Light Switch EU is migrating from HomeKit to Matter soon
Another premium Matter-over-Thread switch will be available soon.
News
Home Assistant extends Matter capability for temperature control appliances
Home Assistant keeps expanding Matter capabilities in the August update.
News
Matter 1.4 is coming to SwitchBot Robot Vacuum K10+ Pro Combo
SwitchBot’s K10+ Pro Combo is getting a major upgrade with Matter 1.4, enabling area-specific cleaning and improved smart home integration
How To
Silicon Labs upgraded Arduino library to Matter 1.4
Silicon Labs rolls out a new Arduino library version. Here are the highlights and a quick start with it.
News
SwitchBot to release Matter version of Smart Lock Pro
A new SwitchBot Matter device is on the way to automate your existing door locks at home.
News
SwitchBot Evaporative Humidifier to receive Matter support in August
Could Switchbot humidifiers be getting Matter 1.4 support through an upcoming update?
News
Hunter Douglas expands Matter to PowerView Gen 3 products
Hunter Douglas PowerView Gen 3 products will finally support Matter via a gateway
News
Eve Shutter Switch EU will soon receive Matter support
Eve's window blind and shutter controls will get Matter compatibility soon.
Explainer
Ikea “patched” OpenThread Border Router API on Dirigera Hub
A new update to Ikea's Dirigera hub seems to have changed its Thread compatibility.