With its emphasis on interoperability, Matter promises to break down the barriers between different smart home ecosystems, allowing you to effortlessly control and manage your door locks from a single app or voice command.
Among the many smart home devices embracing Matter, smart light switches have emerged as frontrunners, offering an enhanced level of convenience and control. Here are our top five recommendations.
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Here on MatterAlpha, we like to wax lyrical about the benefits of Matter. But maybe you're wondering if there are any downsides to using it? Here are three possible downsides you should be currently aware of.
Matter and Thread. What are they in their simplest terms? How do they differ from one another? Do you need Thread to use Matter?
If you're only now hearing about a smart home standard called Matter, you may be wondering what it is all about. Here's a summary.
The SwitchBot Mini K10+ robot vacuum cleaner comes out today - and it will have Matter support by January.
IKEA is bringing out a competitively-priced LED light strip, with Matter compatibility on the way. Could the IKEA effect bring down smarthome product prices elsewhere?
Google, Apple, and Samsung are teaming up to bring the Matter open-standard to smart locks. Named Aliro, you can expect to see something in just over a year from now.
Matter version 1.2 was released today, with support for bigger smart-home gadgets such as refrigerators, robot vacuum cleaners, washing machines, dishwashers, and much more.
Previously unannounced Matter-certified product unveiled by Matter Alpha. Update: Product has been released by Nanoleaf and is available for purchase!
Nanoleaf has brought out an update to their Essentials smart bulb range to be compatible with Matter. Although the bulb itself hasn't changed.
Aqara has brought out a Matter-compatible Dual Relay Module T2 with a price tag of only 35 Euros, along with a nice 10% discount on top.
Prominent smart home integrator Loxone, Big Ass Fans, Schlage among latest companies to join the Matter smart home standard.
IFA 2023 is right around the corner, scheduled for September 1-5th, 2023 in Berlin Germany.
Leviton, a global leader in smart home solutions, has just unveiled its newest addition to the award-winning Decora Smart Wi-Fi line - the first-ever Matter Outdoor Smart Plug.
Pair with Aqara Hub to gain access to your Matter smart home
Great deal on the TP Link Tapo P125M Matter-enabled smart plug on Amazon. Regularly $49.99, with this coupon it is available for $39.99
A new model of the popular smart remote control, "Nature Remo nano," has been announced, and it's designed to retrofit future home appliances and lifestyles. Priced at 3,980 yen ($28 USD), it's an affordable option for a Matter-compatible IR blaster.