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Aqara adds adaptive lighting on Apple Home for T2 lightbulbs
Smart light bulbs get additional illumination features remotely switched on.
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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What’s next for Matter: Targets to level up in quality and more
It's been almost 3 years since the release of Matter. How far has it come, and what is still left to do?
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Sonoff and eWeLink to release Matter air quality sensor soon
Making air quality Matter could be the new focus for your smart home setup.
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Ultimate guide to shop native Matter sensors
We've listed all the sensors with native Matter support currently available on the market, so you can plan some awesome automations...
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Aqara Doorbell G410 review: solid option with all-in-one Matter gateway integration
The Aqara G410 Doorbell is here, but Matter integration moving forward is currently a case of "wait and see."
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Ikea confirms 20 more Matter devices coming next year: report
If you're a regular at Ikea, the Swedish home furnishings experts could be kitting out your smart home next year.
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Free streaming platform Tubi to support Matter Casting
Matter Casting is an open-source alternative to AirPlay and Chromecast, and it looks like it could be integrated into Amazon apps.
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Ikea adds Matter Controller and Thread support, integrating third-party Matter devices
Ikea has shocked everyone with an update that turns the Dirigera bridge into a Matter hub and Thread Border Router!
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Govee announces major Prime Day discounts on smart lighting lineup
A bunch of Matter smart lights from Govee are hitting Amazon Prime Day on July 8th-11th.
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Nuki enters US smart lock market with retrofit solution
Fancy some Nuki? These Matter smart locks are coming to the US market for the first time.
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Matter bulbs, sensors, and hub: Everything we know about Ikea’s big plan
It looks like Ikea has plenty of Matter smart home treats in store.
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Govee releases three ambiance lamps with Matter support
Govee's new Matter lamps could redecorate your smart home without buying paint.
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Matter continues routine of quality fixes with the upcoming 1.4.2 release
Matter 1.4.2 is all about making your smart home foundation more solid and dependable.
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Home Assistant brings support for Matter dishwasher alarms and battery storage
If you want your smart home to support Matter dishwasher alarms and battery storage devices, Home Assistant is a good choice.
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Eve Light Switch and Dimmer Switch US to receive new firmware
Will this update to Eve's Matter compatible light switch and dimmer improve your automation scenes?
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Home Assistant adds initial Matter binding features in beta
Home Assistant is updating its Matter server with a Matter binding user interface in the latest beta version this week -- here's how to use it.
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ESPHome 2025.6 adds OpenThread support
A significant move for open-source embracers.
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New Eve Energy Outlet surfaces on FCC database
The upcoming Eve Energy Outlet will have Matter 1.3 and Thread support.
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Habi launches Matter over Thread thermostat kit with Screwfix
Smart home startup habi has launched the Matter Wireless Room Thermostat Kit through UK home improvement retailer Screwfix.
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Govee launches Table Lamp 2 Pro x Sound by JBL with Matter support
Govee launches Table Lamp 2 Pro x Sound by JBL ($179.99), a Matter-compatible RGBICWW lamp with 360-degree lighting, sound-sync, and portable audio for home ambiance.