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SwitchBot extends Matter lineup with powerful AI and localized automation
SwitchBot evolves for AI-powered household.
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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Apple adds Thread and UWB to entire iPhone 17 lineup, ready for Matter and Aliro
Apple introduced a chip N1 to power Thread connectivity on new iPhones.
Industry News
Home Assistant’s migrating to Matter.js for device integration
How the community makes open standards great.
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10 Matter product highlights from IFA 2025
Here are 10 Matter devices to check out on IFA2025.
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Philips Hue introduced dual-protocol lightbulb and new bridge
More high-quality Matter lights are coming from Hue.
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ThirdReality Switch MT1 review: a next-gen fingerbot with Matter and Thread
A plug-to-use smart switch bot with Matter and Thread support.
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Sonoff launches new Zigbee and Thread dongle with upgraded MG24 chip
Sonoff has more options to power up your open smart home gear with Thread and Zigbee.
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Home Assistant 2025.9 update adds more Matter features
Home Assistant brings new features for Matter energy plugs, valve, locks, sensors, and more.
Explainer
How Tado got it wrong: What smart home companies can learn
What is going on with Tado, and why is it targeting Trustpilot reviews?
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Seven new Ikea Matter devices pass certification: Here are the details
Here's a look at the first seven new Matter devices from Ikea.
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Aqara releases Matter 1.4 firmware for P2 Thread sensor duo
Here are updates you can not miss for the Aqara Door and Window Sensor P2 and Motion and Light Sensor P2
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Google teases new Nest smart speaker and Gemini for Home AI
You will be able to use complex voice command for Google Home control, finally.
Explainer
Matter is dropping Bluetooth for setup: Here’s why
How Wi-Fi-only setup works without Bluetooth and what’s next.
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InvisOutlet Aura launches on Kickstarter with a turnable nightlight
A multi-purpose outlet is on crowdfunding to bring extra ambiance to your home.
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ThirdReality releases new Smart Plug M1 with Matter power meters
ThirdReality joins the market with a new Matter power meter plug.
Explainer
Pixel 10 Pro series continues Google’s Thread and Matter roadmap
More Pixel phones with Thread are coming to streamline your Matter experience.
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Aqara to introduce a Matter-enabled TBR within touchscreen switch S100
Aqara is diving into Matter ecosystem with the all-in-one switch.
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SwitchBot video doorbell monitor kit will come with a Matter bridge
SwitchBot keeps expanding its device categories with Matter support.
Industry News
Matter 1.4.2 brings Wi-Fi only setup and enhanced base experience
Matter puts ongoing efforts to focus on experience quality, and here are the highlights.
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Yeelight to introduce Matter-over-Thread lightbulb
Yeelight is out of its comfort zone of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with a new Thread lightbulb.