Eve, a German Matter device maker, saw a new entity – Energy Outlet – listed on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) database this week. It signals that a new unit is coming to the US market.
What to expect from Eve?
However, the FCC filings have yet to reveal much information beyond its communication capabilities via Bluetooth and Thread. Here are two possible guesses:
A model of the Eve Energy Outlet was released a year ago with out-of-the-box Matter support, replacing the previous HomeKit version on the market. So, this could be a refined version for the US market, possibly due to design or supplier changes as global dynamics shift, such as tariff policies. Further investigation into its product code, SNE-DOUS-002, which follows the original outlet SNE-DOUS-001, supports this; the same naming convention applies to its camera products, making this a strong assumption.
A secondary guess is that this is a new US version of an outdoor outlet, as the firm previously released an Eve Energy Outdoor EU model. In this case, we may expect a fresh new design to fit local outlets, possibly with accessories for wall installation and a waterproof case for added protection.
Matter Alpha has reached out for more information, but has yet to receive a comment from Eve as of press time.
Eve’s long journey in Matter and Thread
The firm has been committed to making Thread devices ever since HomeKit introduced this wireless technology. Eve later began migrating its entire Thread line to Matter via firmware updates, thanks to its adoption of high-end Nordic chipsets that offer ample resources.
Meanwhile, it also introduced new Matter versions to replace the original HomeKit ones, including Eve Weather, Eve Energy plugs, and Eve Door & Window sensors.
The company is also among the first to utilize the Matter binding feature, allowing its thermostat devices to work together and, in theory, integrate with third-party Matter thermostats like Tado.
Eve’s recent updates also bring some of its devices to the newer Matter 1.3 specification, now with native power meter support via Matter. According to its press release, Eve is also a contributor to Matter in developing related features.
However, the migration is relatively slow, as some devices like Eve Room (air quality sensor), Eve Flare (lamp), and Eve Water Guard (water leak detector) have yet to see plans for a Matter upgrade from HomeKit.
(Source: FCC)
