Matter Articles by Ward Zhou
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Apr 16, 2025
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.
Apr 16, 2025 -
Apr 15, 2025
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.
Apr 15, 2025 -
Apr 15, 2025
Aqara launches multi-protocol W100 climate sensor in China
Aqara released a dual-protocol climate sensor with programable switches and thermostat control features.
Apr 15, 2025 -
Apr 12, 2025
Eve Energy gains Matter 1.3 and energy monitoring support
Eve Energy plugs now support power monitoring natively via Matter 1.3 firmware update.
Apr 12, 2025 -
Apr 11, 2025
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.
Apr 11, 2025 -
Apr 10, 2025
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.
Apr 10, 2025 -
Apr 10, 2025
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.
Apr 10, 2025 -
Apr 9, 2025
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.
Apr 9, 2025 -
Apr 8, 2025
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.
Apr 8, 2025 -
Apr 7, 2025
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.
Apr 7, 2025 -
Apr 3, 2025
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.
Apr 3, 2025 -
Mar 31, 2025
Motionblinds joins Works with Home Assistant, expanding smart window covering options
Motionblinds devices now work better in Home Assistant with their official partnership.
Mar 31, 2025 -
Mar 29, 2025
SwitchBot releases Matter Relay Switch 2PM with power monitoring
SwitchBot releases a two-channel relay switch, designed to convert light switch and shutter switches to Matter ones.
Mar 29, 2025 -
Mar 27, 2025
Wireless Matter-over-Thread IR air conditioner controller surfaces on Matter database
Taruie AC Remote is a new IR air conditioner remote set for release soon, featuring Matter and Thread support.
Mar 27, 2025 -
Mar 25, 2025
Aqara thermostat W500 and presence multi-sensor FP300 are officially certified
Aqara's new Matter-over-Thread thermostat and multi-purpose presence sensor are coming with official certifications.
Mar 25, 2025 -
Mar 24, 2025
IKEA rumored testing Matter-over-Thread shortcut button Bilresa
A new Matter-over-Thread generic switch may come soon from IKEA. The Bilresa shortcut button will probably connect via the Dirigera Matter bridge.
Mar 24, 2025 -
Mar 21, 2025
Aqara entry-level Matter controller M100 is available in China
Aqara’s new M100 hub won’t bankrupt you for all the essentials you need for Matter.
Mar 21, 2025 -
Mar 21, 2025
How to configure an open source Matter bridge at Home
Bridge Zigbee2MQTT & Shelly to Matter via Matterbridge! Install on Docker or Home Assistant, configure plugins, and add devices to any Matter platform.
Mar 21, 2025 -
Mar 19, 2025
Samsung SmartThings app and hub get Matter 1.4 certification
Samsung's SmartThings ecosystem has officially received Matter 1.4 certification for its applications and hub.
Mar 19, 2025 -
Mar 18, 2025
Panasonic invests $32.8 million in Matter thermo vendor Tado
Panasonic invests $32.8 million in Matter thermo vendor Tado
Mar 18, 2025