A homemade Thread sensor to remind you to water plants.
Two new outdoor plugs from DEWENWILS feature full-range dimming and come with a handy remote control.
This Matter bridge connects your Lockly lock to your smart home platform of choice, but having to rely on a separate component does come with its downsides.
The latest smart home hub from Tapo brings 18 IR device types from 8,000+ brands to Matter.
Can it compete with top ecosystems?
Hands-on review of the SwitchBot Lock Ultra with Keypad Vision, including installation, uPVC compatibility, Matter, NFC, and face unlock.
Features are important, but so is the type of battery that enables it all to happen.
A wrap of the amazing collection of new Matter gear at CES 2026.
Updated Matter-native versions of smart home essentials and more are coming this year from ThirdReality.
SwitchBot’s Lock Vision Series brings native Matter and palm-vein biometrics to your door—no hub required. A major step for smart home security at CES 2026.
GE embraces Matter and Thread with a pair of smart shades that you can buy today.
IKEA is bridging the gap between high-end design and universal smart home compatibility by bringing native Matter support to its iconic Varmblixt collection
Eve’s first Matter thermostat is a privacy-first HVAC solution that operates without the need for a subscription, user account, or cloud connection.
Here are new Matter flagships from Aqara.
Aliro is around the corner.
The Matter lighting giant just released more.
Matter and Thread just get easier to use with Home Assistant.
I took a chance on many Matter products this year, and my home is better off for it.
Not every Matter product I purchased this year was a winner, but these four have become cherished additions to my home.
Here are my overall takes on how Matter has evolved the smart home in 2025.