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Can Matter Work With Your Smart Television?

Smart homes technology has been surprisingly slow to build integrations with TVs. Aside from support for smart assistants, there is little to shout about. It’s hardly smart, is it? But with increased support for Matter, that might be about to change.
by Christian Cawley in #Basic Video Player #Explainer
Monday, July 1, 2024
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How Will AI Integrate into Matter Devices in the Future?

With the current boom in AI, it won't be long before we all have a HAL9000 to manage our smart homes for us.
by James Bruce in #Explainer
Friday, June 28, 2024
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The Best Matter-Compatible Garden Equipment

With the Matter standard hitting the scene almost two years ago, we've seen the market flooded with smart home staples like plugs, sensors, and light bulbs. Now with the basics covered, manufacturers have begun turning their attention to other important aspects of our daily lives—which includes the great outdoors.
by Christopher Close in #Occupancy Sensor #Gateway #On/Off Plug-in Unit #Temperature Sensor #Extended Color Light #Explainer
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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A Complete List of Thread Border Routers on The Market Today

Although Thread doesn't need a "hub" in the traditional sense, you will still need another piece of hardware—a Thread Border Router—to take advantage of its benefits. So, if you are just starting a smart home or making the move to Matter, you'll need to know which devices act as Thread Border Routers. Here's our complete list of all the Thread Border Routers on the market today.
by Christopher Close in #Hub #Contact Sensor #FAQ
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
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IKEA DIRIGERA Review: A Matter Bridge

IKEA has spent the last decade flogging its TRADFRI gateway. But IKEA is a member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, and Matter is the CSA’s pet project. Then Matter 1.3 happened, and suddenly IKEA’s new smart home looked a lot more interesting. Could the DIRIGERA bridge Matter in your home?
by Christian Cawley in #Gateway #Review
Monday, June 24, 2024
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Apple Puts Swift on Cheap ESP32 Boards—And Shows How to Make DIY Matter Accessories

Now you can make a DIY Matter accessory... in Swift!
by James Bruce in #How To #Industry News
Thursday, June 20, 2024
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The Best Matter-Compatible IR Blasters

In our guide to the best smart plugs, we covered how they are a simple, yet effective way to add Matter capabilities to older devices with physical controls. However, smart plugs aren't so hot when it comes to devices that don't save their state after powering down or for those that rely on a remote. For these types of devices, you'll need to turn to a Matter-compatible IR Blaster to get the job done.
by Christopher Close in #Gateway #Camera #Hub #Explainer
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
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TUO Smart Button Review: Matter Gets Physical

For some smart home users, there are likely household members who don't quite share the same level of enthusiasm for home automation. For them—or just for those times when pressing a button is just plain quicker and easier—having a smart button or remote in the home is a must. Enter the TUO Smart Button.
by Christopher Close in #Generic Switch #Review
Monday, June 17, 2024
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5 Things Apple Could Do With the Thread Radio Chip

The internet is abuzz with talk of a "secret" Thread radio chip in some Apple devices, so let's speculate on what it could be used for in future.
by James Bruce in #Hub #News
Friday, June 14, 2024
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New Home Assistant Update Includes Matter 1.3 and AI Automation

A collection of new features have been unveiled in Home Assistant 2024.6, which boasts various improvements and the inclusion of Matter 1.3. The Spring 2024 revision of Matter adds various smart home interoperability enhancements, which are now supported in the new Home Assistant release.
by Christian Cawley in #News
Friday, June 14, 2024
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The Best Matter-Compatible Power Strips

As great as they are though, smart plugs are not always the best answer for every situation—especially when multiple devices are involved. When you need the versatility of smart plugs for your desk or behind a TV, you'll want to consider a Matter-compatible power strip.
by Christopher Close in #On/Off Plug-in Unit #Explainer
Thursday, June 13, 2024
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Why Your MacBook Has a Hidden Thread Radio

FCC reports of current and upcoming Apple devices reveal that many of them have a hidden feature. But why do new iPhones and MacBooks have a Thread radio?
by Christian Cawley in #Thread
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
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How to Tell Which Version of Matter You’re Using

Knowing which version of Matter your hardware is running can help you to choose the right devices. It will also determine which features your smart home kit can control via a smart hub app, and which ones are restricted to the device’s native app. But there is a problem. You can’t definitively find out which version of Matter you’re using.
by Christian Cawley in #Explainer
Monday, June 10, 2024
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Everything You Need To Know About The Matter Pairing Process

Pairing your new Matter accessory should be simple—but behind the scenes there’s a lot going on. Here’s what you need to know about the process.
by James Bruce in #Gateway #Hub #Explainer
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
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Eve Energy Smart Plug Review: Privacy at a Premium

To stand out in today's smart plug market, vendors will need to look for new ways to differentiate themselves from the plethora of low-cost alternatives. One company, Eve Systems, hopes to do so by offering their Eve Energy Smart Plug that focuses on user privacy while utilizing cutting-edge technology.
by Christopher Close in #On/Off Plug-in Unit #Review
Monday, June 3, 2024
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How Smart Home Devices Will Change With The Matter Standard

The chances are, your smart home isn’t as smart as you would like it to be.  Incompatibility, a lack of interoperability, and perhaps a simple tiff between brands and ecosystems are taking their toll. Multiple apps, dependence on specific hubs, and a collision of ecosystems in an attempt to make things simply work.
by Christian Cawley in #Explainer
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
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Matter vs Z-Wave: What's the Difference?

Arguably the biggest problem with smart homes is the lack of compatibility between devices and hubs. Even where compatibility is used as a selling point, problems can occur down the line. Two possible solutions are the Matter protocol and the Z-Wave mesh networking system. But both are slightly different.
by Christian Cawley in #Explainer
Monday, May 27, 2024
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Aqara Hub M3 Review: Is There Anything This Little Box Can't Do?

It does so much besides, but the main reason to buy the Aqara Hub M3 is to add Matter control to existing Aqara products.
by James Bruce in #Contact Sensor #Occupancy Sensor #Hub #Review
Friday, May 24, 2024
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The Best Matter-Compatible Lamps To Light Up Your Life

No smart home is complete without proper lighting that you can control from the couch or from across the world. And while you may think to look for a smart bulb, plug, or switch when building the connected home of your dreams, you may benefit more from an all-in-one solution like a Matter-compatible lamp.
by Christopher Close in #Gateway #Extended Color Light #Explainer
Thursday, May 23, 2024
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Tado Does Matter: New X Range Heats Up Smart Homes

German smart heating manufacturer Tado has launched Tado X, a collection of Matter-compatible devices in the European Union. Aiming to make smart heating more accessible, the Tado X devices are Matter and Thread compatible.
by Christian Cawley in #Thermostat #Temperature Sensor #News
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
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