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Five Matter highlights at CES 2026 that caught our attention
A wrap of the amazing collection of new Matter gear at CES 2026.
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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SwitchBot 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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IKEA 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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Aqara upgrades product line at CES with Matter and Aliro
Here are new Matter flagships from Aqara.
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Xthings introduces Matter smart locks and AI security cameras
Aliro is around the corner.
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Govee Sky Ceiling Light brings daylight to Matter homes
The Matter lighting giant just released more.
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Home Assistant 2026.1 offers better access to Matter and Thread: Update
Matter and Thread just get easier to use with Home Assistant.
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Year of my Matter experience: the joy, the surprise, and the frustration
Here are my overall takes on how Matter has evolved the smart home in 2025.
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Top industrial trends of Matter ecosystem in 2025
What’s going on with Matter participants?
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Five Matter milestones achieved in 2025
A look at how the smart home world shifted in 2025, thanks to Matter.
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Powerful Matter integration with Homey now runs everywhere
The powerful Matter platform is now more accessible.
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Feedback on Ikea Bilresa remotes brings out the unsolved issues with Matter
Don't worry, Ikea: dimming a light is still a messy task on most Matter platforms.
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Sonoff AirGuard 07P and 08P review: Solid Matter air quality sensors for Wi-Fi homes
Plain look, fan heart: a look at new Matter air quality sensors
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iRobot acquisition by PICEA: what the bankruptcy means for Matter users
Your Matter RVC cleans still with potential limits.
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Wago joins the Matter party with EIGHT home devices
Another industrial product maker embraces Matter as a smart home solution.
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Tubi to release Matter Casting support next week
A second streaming platform onboards now.
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STMicroelectronics releases first Matter-ready NFC chip, how does it work?
Next-gen Matter devices will be easier to set up with enhanced NFC features.
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Eve announces new thermo radiator valve and smart thermostat
New premium options from Eve are out to warm up your house.
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SmartThings announces Matter 1.5 camera support: Update
Matter Camera could arrive faster than expected.
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What’s Matter certifies Thread-based vibration sensor
A Matter addition to remind you to pick your clothes when the washing machine finishes.