Aqara introduces App Localized Control for hubs, enabling local management of Matter and Zigbee devices even during server outages, boosting reliability... eventually.
Take your smart home along for the ride on your next road trip with Apple CarPlay Widgets.
Apple's rumored homeOS, a unified smart home OS, could transform its Matter experience. Though not at WWDC 2025, signs point to its continued development.
Matter Open Day unveiled Thread network sharing, new garage door tech, hub-free Vivo control, Infineon's Wi-Fi lock, and diverse sensors/hubs from Tuya & Heiman.
Google Home expands Matter support with new door lock functionalities like access control and guest profiles. Favorites, Home summary widget, and web console also enhanced.
The first iOS 26 betas are here, and with it are some small, but significant, improvements to Apple's Home app. Here's what we've found so far.
SwitchBot Meter Plus offers simple temperature/humidity readings and Matter compatibility via a SwitchBot hub. But does this make it the reliable, affordable smart home addition you're looking for?
Apple TV's tvOS 26 upgrades to Thread 1.4, promising enhanced performance, improved credential sharing, and a new Fluid Glass design for smart homes.
Major home appliance maker Midea issueing a recall on its Matter-compatible Midea U and Midea U+ window air conditioners.
A clever combo of robot and stick vac with Matter support, the K10+ Pro Combo excels at convenience — but not at deep cleaning.
In a team-up no one saw coming, a range of Jimmy Darts-endorsed Matter smart home bulbs are heading to Walmart to raise funds for “those in need.”
Leedarson launches the OREiN OL05S, a Matter 1.3-certified smart bathroom exhaust fan ($265.99) with integrated fan, tunable light, Bluetooth speaker, and sensors.
The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) plays a leading role in the development of Matter and Zigbee. But that's just the beginning...
Yeelight is entering the Thread market with a new IoT radio module, signaling future Matter-over-Thread lighting products and expanding options in the smart home.
If you're looking for a new smart home lighting solution, the answer isn't as straightforward as you might think.
Amazon Matter Casting apps for Android/iOS to update to Matter 1.4, enhancing stability and streaming to Fire TV devices.
Pixel users have multiple Matter smart home hub options: Google Home, SmartThings (Samsung hub needed), Home Assistant (privacy-focused), Amazon Alexa, or TP-Link Deco routers.
A new batch of Matter 1.4 updates is coming to the SmartSetup range of switches and outlets, thanks to the Fast Track Certification.
Govee's Matter-certified Galaxy Light Projector 2 Pro is coming soon, offering Wi-Fi/Bluetooth control and aurora/star projections for indoor ambiance.
Matter 1.5 will expand smart home capabilities with new outdoor, climate, energy, camera, and HRAP devices, plus expanded closure controls.