Aqara launches its Display Switch V1 in Europe but there's no US release date as yet.
Smart home manufacturers must collaborate within the Matter ecosystem, according to Vestel's Selahattin Köksal, who describes Matter as a "cooperative incubator" for collaboration.
SwitchBot's new pair of versatile smart air purifiers offer HEPA filtration, RGB lighting, Matter, and more.
Gemini is now ready to control your Matter-compatible smart home devices with a new extension for Google Home.
The Arduino Nano Matter brings Matter to the masses. This tiny board simplifies Matter development, enabling makers and professionals to easily create innovative IoT devices with seamless interoperability across ecosystems.
Zigbee smart bulbs could soon gain presence sensing capabilities thanks to new firmware that analyzes wireless signals. This "Ambient Sensing" tech, developed by Ivani, uses existing bulbs to detect motion, offering a potential upgrade for millions of existing devices.
The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) oversees the development of Matter, the emerging standard for smart home devices. CSA board chair, Musa Unmehopa recently explored how brands can engage with the CSA, from collaboration and certification to building a successful Matter ecosystem.
SmartWings revolutionizes smart home living with the upcoming launch of PoE Matter over Ethernet shades in 2025. Their innovative technology aims to simplify installation, reduces costs, and enhance control with a single Ethernet cable for both power and data.
Aqara boosts Matter interoperability with its M3 Hub. New "Advanced Bridging" features let users seamlessly integrate complex Aqara scenes and triggers into Apple Home, Home Assistant, and Samsung SmartThings, expanding control beyond the Aqara ecosystem.
In our ongoing series that explores the best Matter-compatible light bulbs, we've covered floodlights, candelabra, and standard A19 options. Today, we'll be taking a look at the most common bulb type for spotlights and track lighting—GU10.
New smart home standard Matter promises greater interoperability and user-friendliness. Bosch's Christian Thess explains why collaboration between companies is the key to this.
At CES 2025, Philips Home Access unveiled two groundbreaking smart locks: the Matter-compatible 4000 Series and the enhanced 5000 Series with video and palm vein recognition.
Building a secure Matter smart home? As well as the Matter badge, you can now check for the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark.
CES 2025 in Las Vegas was a showcase of the latest and greatest in technology, smart home included. I had the opportunity to get hands-on with some exciting new Matter-compatible devices, and I'm thrilled to share my favorites with you.
You don't need fancy smart buttons to regain control of your smart home. Control all your devices by simply holding your iPhone to some 10-cent NFC stickers.
Zemismart presents strong Matter over Thread offerings at CES 2025 including light switches, hubs, relays and roller blinds.
Despite Matter's promise of interoperability, Matter-compatible cameras remain some way off. Technical hurdles, market fragmentation, and consumer education challenges all contribute to this slow progress. The future of Matter hinges on overcoming these obstacles to achieve a seamless smart home experience.
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
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.
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.