Matter Articles by Ward Zhou
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Oct 21, 2025Lafaer LWR01 presence sensor review: a raw innovator
The first Matter-over-Thread presence sensor is here -- but is it what you want?
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Oct 20, 2025Top IoT cellular module provider Quectel bets on Matter
Another notable firm steps in with pre-built module to speed up Matter development.
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Oct 17, 2025First PLC Matter Bridge appears in CSA database
Matter keeps expanding with the new PCL Matter Bridge.
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Oct 16, 2025Home Assistant Yellow is discontinued, here are the alternatives
Here are options to run Home Assistant with Matter.
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Oct 15, 2025Wi-Fi 8 is coming, and here are the benefits you’ll get for your Matter setup
The next-gen Wi-Fi technology is on the way, and your smart home is one of the destinations.
Oct 15, 2025 -
Oct 10, 2025How to set up a PoE Thread dongle in Home Assistant
A guide to use Thread dongles with Home Assistant.
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Oct 8, 2025Best value Govee products during Amazon Prime Day
It’s the final day of Amazon Prime Day, so grab the opportunity to shop these RGB lights from Govee.
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Oct 6, 2025SwitchBot offers major discounts on Matter products for Amazon’s October Prime Day
Time to get some budget Matter appliances.
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Oct 3, 2025Five Aqara Matter products to pick up during Prime Day
We're big fans of Aqara, so here are our top picks for Prime Day.
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Oct 2, 2025Gemini for Home is rolling out for Google speakers and displays
Google is finally in real action to make Gemini available to Google Home users.
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Oct 1, 2025Amazon introduces new Echo speaker and display with Matter and Thread pre-loaded
Renewed Echo is here for AI-powered assistant Alexa Plus.
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Sep 30, 2025CSA launches a new program to streamline Matter device development and certification
Matter is getting stronger from the base.
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Sep 26, 2025Home Assistant 2025.10 adds new mounted device support and more Matter enhancements
A step closer to support area-specific cleaning via Matter.
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Sep 25, 2025Nordic introduces high-end nRF54LM20A chipset for Matter and Aliro devices
Nordic keeps expanding its chipset options to power up Matter devices.
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Sep 24, 2025SmartThings hubs upgrade to Thread 1.4 with credential sharing feature
SmartThings TBR can finally join the others.
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Sep 22, 2025Homey Pro and Homey Pro Mini receive a major Matter update
LG's Homey range is adding improvements to its base Matter experience.
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Sep 19, 2025TCL plans a new Matter dehumidifier before the spec’s ready
A good practice to support Matter when the spec falls behind.
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Sep 19, 2025Amazon could update Fire TV devices into full Matter smart home hubs
FireTV could power up Matter for Alexa in future updates.
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Sep 17, 2025Dyson embraces Matter for its high-end air purifiers
A strong competitor is joining the Matter ecosystem.
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Sep 16, 2025Dreame recruits product managers, betting big on Matter
A key robot vacuum cleaner maker decides to go further with Matter.
Sep 16, 2025