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Govee Skyline review: the ambient light fixture your walls have been waiting for

The Govee Skyline is a beautifully subtle, wall-mounted ambient light strip that fills hard-to-illuminate ceiling gaps with soft, customizable projection lighting.
by James Bruce in #Extended Color Light #Review
Monday, May 12, 2025
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Ikea’s first Matter-over-Thread ceiling light leaked

Another Ikea Matter-over-Thread device leaked, one that can certainly brighten up your evening.
by Ward Zhou in #Extended Color Light #News
Monday, May 12, 2025
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Home Assistant 2025.5 update adds some Matter improvements

Home Assistant's 2025.5 update adds Matter support for water heaters and SwitchBot Roller Shade/Hub Mini, plus Z-Wave LR, and the platform hits 2M users.
by Christian Cawley in #Gateway #News
Friday, May 9, 2025
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TP-Link launches new Matter-compatible Tapo P316M Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip

TP-link's latest Matter device offers multiple smart outlets, convenient USB ports, and energy monitoring capabilities, making it well-suited for a home office or theater.
by Christopher Close in #On/Off Plug-in Unit #News
Thursday, May 8, 2025
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It's time to fix the labeling on bridged Matter devices

The badging of certain smart home devices as "Matter" compatible when they require a bridge is causing concern and confusion among smart home users.
by Ward Zhou in #Gateway #Hub #Explainer
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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Matter 1.4.1 brings a better setup experience

Matter 1.4.1 arrives with enhanced setup, multi-device QR codes, and NFC onboarding, streamlining smart home device integration. Rollout times vary.
by Ward Zhou in #Hub #Industry News
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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Shelly launches 1L Gen 3 & 2L Gen 3 neutral‑free Wi‑Fi relays

Shelly's new listings would bring Matter to light switches without neutral wires.
by Ward Zhou in #On/Off Light Switch #News
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
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What is the difference between Matter and eWeLink?

Matter and eWeLink both play key roles in the smart home ecosystem, but they tackle the problem from different angles. Matter is a universal standard for device compatibility, while eWeLink is a platform built to manage and control smart devices—especially Sonoff hardware, but also Matter devices.
by James Bruce in #On/Off Plug-in Unit #Explainer
Monday, May 5, 2025
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Eve joins Works with Home Assistant, bringing better local automations

Another major device manufacturer joins the Home Assistant partnership via Matter.
by Ward Zhou in #On/Off Plug-in Unit #Contact Sensor #Occupancy Sensor #Thermostat #Hub #News
Monday, May 5, 2025
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How to boot up your PC with a Matter switch

Learn how to boot your PC remotely with Matter using a Sonoff MINI-D Switch or SwitchBot Relay Switch 1.
by Ward Zhou in #On/Off Plug-in Unit #Gateway #How To
Friday, May 2, 2025
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Aqara W100 Climate Sensor review: A great but unfinished piece for Matter

Aqara's W100 Climate Sensor reviewed: dual Zigbee/Matter support, sleek design, long battery, but Matter mode lacks key features. $39.99.
by Ward Zhou in #Temperature Sensor #Review
Thursday, May 1, 2025
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New Ikea smart light Blomprakt appears on FCC

Ikea Blomprakt smart lamp spotted in FCC filings! "Beautiful flora" light likely uses Zigbee, hinting at Matter compatibility via the Dirigera hub. Global launch expected. #SmartHome #Ikea #Matter
by Ward Zhou in #Gateway #News
Thursday, May 1, 2025
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This one thing makes most smart home platforms vulnerable

Most smart homes get a lot less smart when the internet goes out. Not all Matter-compatible platforms are affected by this, but it's something you should plan for.
by Bertel King in #Hub #Explainer
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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Eve Weather receives Matter 1.3 update and unit switch feature

More Eve devices are getting updates, bringing them up to Matter 1.3 specification.
by Ward Zhou in #Temperature Sensor #News
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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Zigbee, Z-Wave, or Thread? What to know before buying your next smart home device

If you're building a smart home, you might be confused: Zigbee, Z-Wave, or Thread? Well, the answer is straightforward -- when in doubt, look for Matter.
by Bertel King in #Gateway #Explainer
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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Bosch Smart Kitchen Dock receives Matter 1.3 certification

Bosch to add more power to its Matter-enabled Smart Kitchen Dock with Matter 1.3 specification update, almost 12 months after the standard was issued.
by Ward Zhou in #Gateway #News
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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Why Google killing old Nest devices is good for Matter

Google is retiring older Nest thermostats, ceasing updates from Oct 2025. While offering discounts, this move aligns with their focus on Matter, potentially benefiting the smart home standard despite short-term waste.
by Christian Cawley in #Thermostat #News
Monday, April 28, 2025
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Google Home vs. Apple Home - How do they differ & which one is better?

Should you embrace the smart home platform that comes with your phone? We take a look at Google Home and Apple Home.
by Bertel King in #Hub #Explainer
Monday, April 28, 2025
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Flic Twist review: the ultimate all-in-one remote, button, and dimmer

The Flic Twist is a compact yet powerful smart home controller that combines a clickable button, a rotating dial, and 12 selectable modes into a single device. With support for up to 24 trigger and 12 analog controls, it offers an impressive level of scene and device management.
by James Bruce in #Other #Review
Friday, April 25, 2025
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Aqara releases Thread-enabled Voice Mate H1 in China

Aqara's Voice Mate H1, a compact, Thread-enabled voice controller with AI, launched in China for hands-on smart home automation and doubles as a smart remote.
by Ward Zhou in #Other #News
Friday, April 25, 2025
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