Matter 1.4.1 brings a better setup experience

Matter 1.4.1 arrives with enhanced setup, multi-device QR codes, and NFC onboarding, streamlining smart home device integration. Rollout times vary.

Shelly launches 1L Gen 3 & 2L Gen 3 neutral‑free Wi‑Fi relays

Shelly's new listings would bring Matter to light switches without neutral wires.

Eve joins Works with Home Assistant, bringing better local automations

Another major device manufacturer joins the Home Assistant partnership via Matter.

How to boot up your PC with a Matter switch

Learn how to boot your PC remotely with Matter using a Sonoff MINI-D Switch or SwitchBot Relay Switch 1.

Aqara W100 Climate Sensor review: A great but unfinished piece for Matter

Aqara's W100 Climate Sensor reviewed: dual Zigbee/Matter support, sleek design, long battery, but Matter mode lacks key features. $39.99.

New Ikea smart light Blomprakt appears on FCC

Ikea Blomprakt smart lamp spotted in FCC filings! "Beautiful flora" light likely uses Zigbee, hinting at Matter compatibility via the Dirigera hub. Global launch expected. #SmartHome #Ikea #Matter

Eve Weather receives Matter 1.3 update and unit switch feature

More Eve devices are getting updates, bringing them up to Matter 1.3 specification.

Bosch Smart Kitchen Dock receives Matter 1.3 certification

Bosch to add more power to its Matter-enabled Smart Kitchen Dock with Matter 1.3 specification update, almost 12 months after the standard was issued.

Aqara releases Thread-enabled Voice Mate H1 in China

Aqara's Voice Mate H1, a compact, Thread-enabled voice controller with AI, launched in China for hands-on smart home automation and doubles as a smart remote.

Aqara Hub M100 review: Best value Matter hub

Aqara’s best value Matter hub is here with all the features packed in a dongle.

New Matter-over-Thread presence sensor got certified from GL.iNet

A new battery-powered presence sensor is coming with water resistance. The Lafaer Wireless Human Presence Sensor LWR01 is "coming soon."

Meross Smart Plug MSS315 receives Matter 1.4 update

While you wait for initial Matter 1.3 support for energy monitoring plugs, some just got 1.4 firmware.

ThirdReality MK1 Magic Keyboard review: an ultimate Matter remote

A Matter-enabled keyboard is now a thing with up to 12 programmable switches to control your smart home.

Sonoff releases Matter-enabled shutter control module MINI-RBS

Sonoff's new Matter-enabled MINI-RBS automates curtains & blinds. Compact in-wall module works with Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa & more for your DIY smart home.

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.

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.

Aqara launches multi-protocol W100 climate sensor in China

Aqara released a dual-protocol climate sensor with programable switches and thermostat control features.

Eve Energy gains Matter 1.3 and energy monitoring support

Eve Energy plugs now support power monitoring natively via Matter 1.3 firmware update.

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.

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.