Explainer

Here’s what I learned about building a Matter smart home in the UK

From navigating "no-neutral" light switches to optimizing OpenTherm heating against some of the highest energy tariffs in the world, building a smart home in the UK requires a bit of regional research to ensure your Matter gear actually fits your walls.

Christian Cawley Thursday, March 19, 2026

News

Upcoming Tapo dimmer switch combines multiple sensors

The new Matter dimmer switch saves the money for an extra PIR sensor.

Ward Zhou Wednesday, March 18, 2026

How To

This is how I add Matter devices to Samsung SmartThings

Diving into the SmartThings ecosystem starts with adding your first device. Then you add another.

Bertel King Wednesday, March 18, 2026

News

Matter camera first look with Aqara G350 and SmartThings

Matter cameras now work, basically.

Ward Zhou Monday, March 16, 2026

FAQ

Thread Border Routers: The complete list of what you can buy today

Although Thread doesn't need a "hub" in the traditional sense, you will still need another piece of hardware—a Border Router—to take advantage of its benefits. Here are all the Thread Border Routers on the market today.

Christopher Close Saturday, March 14, 2026

Review

IKEA ALPSTUGA air quality monitor review: Matter, Thread, and an unbeaten price

IKEA's ALPSTUGA air quality monitor doubles as a thread router and, at $30, is one of the cheapest ways to keep tabs on carbon dioxide and air pollution using Matter.

Bertel King Friday, March 13, 2026

News

Hunter’s ZenTech series embraces Matter for seamless ceiling cooling

Hunter’s new ZenTech Bladeless fan is finally bringing the Matter smart home standard to your patio, ditching proprietary hubs for universal control.

Christian Cawley Friday, March 13, 2026

Explainer

Are there any downsides of using Matter?

Matter promises a unified smart home where everything "just works," but the reality is still a bit of a mixed bag...

Christian Cawley Thursday, March 12, 2026

Explainer

Can a monitor be the center of your smart home? Matter on a smart monitor

A monitor can be a smart way to set up a dashboard for your smart home.

Bertel King Wednesday, March 11, 2026

News

Compact leak protection: The Shelly Flood S Gen4 sensor arrives with Matter but no Thread

New Matter-certified leak sensor is designed to catch moisture the second it hits the floor, and avoid structural damage

Christian Cawley Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Review

The ultimate Matter neon rope lights comparison: Govee vs Nanoleaf vs SwitchBot

Matter-compatible neon rope lights are one of the easiest ways to add bold lighting effects to a gaming room, studio, or feature wall. But with several brands now offering similar products, choosing the right one isn’t obvious.

James Bruce Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Explainer

Matter and XR: A look at SmartThings on the Galaxy XR headset

There isn't yet a compelling reason to control your smart home in extended reality, but the technology is already here.

Bertel King Monday, March 9, 2026

News

Ikea Dirigera firmware update targets Matter onboarding and pairing issues

IKEA is tackling the "onboarding hurdle" with a fresh firmware update for its Dirigera hub. Version 2.934.0 looks to silence critics and smooth out Matter pairing.

Christian Cawley Monday, March 9, 2026

How To

5 3D prints to enhance your IKEA BILRESA remote experience

As great as IKEA's $6 remote is, a few simple omissions keep it from perfection. These five 3D prints help overcome its shortcomings.

Christopher Close Friday, March 6, 2026

News

Apple extends N1 chip and Thread to new MacBook and iPad Air

Thread is now a regular for Apple products.

Ward Zhou Thursday, March 5, 2026

Explainer

Matter’s missing pieces: The major tech brands resisting the smart home standard

Matter promised a unified smart home, but giants like Ring and Lutron are still resisting. Why are these industry leaders staying "Matter-free"?

Christian Cawley Thursday, March 5, 2026

News

Aqara launches Multi-State Sensor P100 with Matter support

Unlock more creativities in your home automation.

Ward Zhou Wednesday, March 4, 2026

News

Kickstarter sensation InvisOutlet Aura launches on Amazon

Intecular's Matter-compatible in-wall outlet and night light combo makes it retail debut.

Christopher Close Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Industry News

How does Aliro work with Samsung Wallet?

Aliro is now available with Aqara U400 and Samsung Galaxy phones.

Ward Zhou Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Review

Homey review: a bidirectional Matter platform with powerful integration

When top-tier user experience design meets Matter.

Ward Zhou Tuesday, March 3, 2026