CES: Google Expands Matter Support, Boosts Thread

Google expands its Home Platform, empowering developers with new APIs and investing heavily in Matter to create a more open and connected smart home ecosystem

by Christian Cawley in #News

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Honeywell Home X2S Matter-enabled Thermostat Aims to Save Energy and Money

Resideo Introduces the Honeywell Home X2S, an affordable Matter-enabled smart thermostat designed for easy installation and use. 1 The X2S offers energy-saving features and is compatible with leading smart home platforms.

by Christian Cawley in #Thermostat #News #CES 2025

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

ULTRALOQ Unveils Impressive Matter Smart Locks at CES 2025

ULTRALOQ unveils groundbreaking smart locks at CES 2025, including Bolt Mission UWB, the world's first with spatial awareness, and Bolt Fingerprint Matter, the first Matter-enabled deadbolt from the brand.

by Christian Cawley in #Door Lock #News #CES 2025

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Bringing Color to Daily Life: Govee Unveils New Matter-Enabled Innovations at CES 2025

Govee unveils exciting new smart lighting innovations at CES 2025, including Matter-enabled products, AI-powered gaming lights, and immersive audio-visual experiences.

by Christian Cawley in #News #CES 2025

Monday, January 6, 2025

Rachio to Offer First Matter-Compatible Smart Landscape Lighting Controller

Smart home exterior specialists Rachio are releasing a landscape lighting controller, which will bring Matter-controlled lighting to your garden. The Rachio Smart Lighting Controller will support three lighting zones, and complement Rachio’s other smart outdoors hardware.

by Christian Cawley in #Dimmable Light #Manufacturer News

Monday, January 6, 2025

Schlage Unveils Cutting-Edge Smart Locks at CES 2025

Schlage unveiled cutting-edge smart locks at CES 2025. The Sense Pro with Matter-over-Thread boasts hands-free unlocking using Ultra Wideband. The Arrive Smart WiFi Deadbolt offers easy keypad entry and direct home Wi-Fi connection. Both integrate seamlessly with the updated Schlage Home app.

by Christian Cawley in #News #CES 2025

Monday, January 6, 2025

Good News for Matter: Apple, Google, and Samsung Support Alliance Lab Testing

Streamlining Matter device adoption, Apple, Google, and Samsung will now accept certification results from the Connectivity Standards Alliance's Interop Lab for their respective "Works With" programs, simplifying the go-to-market process for manufacturers.

by Christian Cawley in #News

Monday, January 6, 2025

3 New Matter Releases We're Looking Forward to at CES 2025

A collection of significant Matter devices are expected to be unveiled at CES 2025, so here's a look at the smart home devices we're particularly interested in seeing.

by Christian Cawley in #Camera #Explainer #CES 2025

Friday, January 3, 2025

THIRDREALITY to Unveil Water Leak Sensor at CES 2025

THIRDREALITY plans to announce a Matter-compatible Water Leak Sensor KM1 at CES 2025, adding to its growing range of Matter smart home devices.

by Christian Cawley in #Gateway #News

Thursday, January 2, 2025

2024: The Year Smart Home Interoperability Began to Matter

Was 2024 the "Year of Matter?" Not quite, but it certainly made some headway, becoming more important to smart home manufacturers. Its anonymity continues to be a problem as we move into 2025, however.

by Christian Cawley in #Gateway #Explainer

Thursday, January 2, 2025

New LG Microwave Joins the Matter Revolution

LG has unveiled a new microwave ahead of CES 2025, adding a new way to get Matter into your smart home kitchen.

by Christian Cawley in #News

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Silicon Labs Encourages Tech Companies to Get Involved With Matter

Silicon Labs backs Matter, encouraging more companies to join the smart home revolution.

by Christian Cawley in #Industry News

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Nanoleaf rolls out Matter Early Access for the Sense+ Smart Wireless Switch

Nanoleaf Sense+ owners can now control Matter-compatible smart home devices from any vendor with just a click.

by Christopher Close in #Extended Color Light #News #Manufacturer News

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Yale's Linus Smart Lock L2 is Now Matter-Compatible Thanks to a New Firmware Update

Yale's slick smart door lock now seamlessly integrates with Matter-compatible devices and ecosystems with a new firmware update.

by Christopher Close in #Door Lock #News #Manufacturer News

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Aqara's CES 2025 Matter Smart Home Lineup Leaked

Get a sneak peek at Aqara's upcoming Matter smart home devices, including a new camera with advanced features and an innovative in-wall display.

by Christian Cawley in #Hub #Gateway #News

Monday, December 16, 2024

NXP and geo Team up for New Matter-certified HEMS

A new Matter-certified Home Energy Management System is coming in 2025. The SeeZero thermostat and display are the result of a collaboration between microcontroller producer NXP and geo.

by Christian Cawley in #Temperature Sensor #News

Friday, December 13, 2024

j5create's 8-in-1 Matter-Compatible Smart Plug Power Strip Now Available at Best Buy

Matter finally has another smart power strip in its arsenal thanks to j5create.

by Christopher Close in #On/Off Plug-in Unit #News #Manufacturer News

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Onvis Smart Plug S4 Review: Second Chances

Is the cheapest Matter-over-Thread smart plug around a bargain or a bust? We put the Onvis Smart Plug S4 to the test.

by Christopher Close in #On/Off Plug-in Unit #Review

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Tapo Launches New P210M Smart Wi-Fi Outlet with Energy Monitoring and Matter-Compatibility

TP-Link's new Tapo smart in-wall outlet features energy monitoring capabilities, Matter, and more all at an affordable price.

by Christopher Close in #On/Off Plug-in Unit #News #Manufacturer News

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

NEC Platforms Joins Connectivity Standards Alliance, Targets Matter Smart Home

NEC Platforms has joined the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), but what can it offer the Matter-driven smart home?

by Christian Cawley in #Extended Color Light #News

Tuesday, December 10, 2024