How To
Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 Thread dongle first take: the finest dongle ever
Here is a quick take and full setup guide for Thread.
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
Aqara launches W600 radiator thermostat and M200 Matter hub
Aqara introduces more Matter and Thread devices to warm up your house.
News
Zemismart’s new Matter-over-Thread presence sensor passes certification
Another Matter-over-Thread presence sensor is on the way.
News
Google Home app finally adds local control for Matter
Google Home finally gets less cloud-reliant.
News
AiDot and Linkind roll out Matter 1.4 firmware for lightbulbs
Here are first wave of Matter 1.4 lightbulb updates.
Review
Aqara FP300 review: the 4-in-1 Matter sensor that runs on batteries
The new star of Matter sensors.
News
Ikea removes cloud integrations for Google, Apple, and Alexa, betting on Matter-only options
Ikea makes a key shift in how it handles smart home hardware.
Industry News
Q&A: Bridge or Native? How manufacturers make decision in Matter
CSA and Matter device makers gather to discuss Matter adoption and future.
News
SMARTWIZ+ art frame is released with Matter notification and OBTR capabilities
An innovative E-Ink display with a Matter-managed OTBR.
News
TP-Link launches Tapo P410M outdoor plug with Matter and solar power monitoring
Tapo adds a new member to manage outdoor power.
Explainer
Ikea’s new Matter lineup is here, but what’s still missing?
Hera are the IKEA Zigbee classics to be renewed with Matter.
News
The upcoming SwitchBot AI Hub loads NVR, Home Assistant, and Matter 1.4
The ultimate SwitchBot hub with AI and local control is a step closer to release.
How To
How to control your smart speaker via Matter and Home Assistant
A harsh break of each ecosystem for player control.
News
Ad-supported streaming platform Tubi updates Matter Casting certification
Free content to cast via Matter, why not?
News
Ikea launches 21 new smart home devices with native Matter support
Here are the affordable Matter devices from Ikea available soon. Yes, we said TWENTY ONE.
News
CSA members work to integrate Matter into OpenWrt
A big union of open-source projects.
News
Ikea wants to unify your home Thread network
Ikea is working hard to push the open home further.
News
SIEGENIA launches Smart Window Handle Gen 2 with Matter-over-Thread
Secure your windows with Matter.
News
Yeelight opens up its platform for third-party Matter lights and sensors
Yeelight opening up puts it in a position that Hue can only dream of...
News
First Matter-certified EVSE device appears in database
Matter now extends to outdoors with your RV and boats.