iOS 18.4 expands Matter support with smoke, CO, and water leak sensors

Apple Home adds smoke detectors, carbon monoxide (CO) detectors, and water leak sensors support with the iOS 18.4 developer beta.

New MacBook Air and Mac Studio Come with Thread Radio

Apple releases new MacBook Air and Mac Studio with Thread radio chips built-in.

Telecom Giant ZTE Unveils 4K AI Soundbar with Matter and Thread Built-in at MWC 2025

Timmerflotte, Ikea’s First Matter-Over-Thread Sensor, Could Signal Dirigera Hub Upgrades

Ikea's FCC filing reveals the Timmerflotte sensor, their first Thread device, hinting at Dirigera hub upgrades. This move signals a deeper push into Matter, potentially unifying smart home ecosystems for wider compatibility.

Aqara Expands Matter Bridge Functionality with Scene and Signal Synchronization

Aqara boosts Matter interoperability with its M3 Hub. New "Advanced Bridging" features let users seamlessly integrate complex Aqara scenes and triggers into Apple Home, Home Assistant, and Samsung SmartThings, expanding control beyond the Aqara ecosystem.