Apple’s cheapest Matter hub now costs $129, with increased prices on Apple TV and HomePod models due to surging memory costs. If you're building an Apple Home, here's how to beat the hikes.
The Home Assistant 2026.7 beta is here, adding advanced Matter diagnostic sensors, a redesigned Activity timeline, and simplified automation tools.
Home Assistant is rolling out a major Matter overhaul, replacing its legacy C++ SDK with a new Matter.JS-based server that brings Matter 1.5.1 and powerful new diagnostic tools to your smart home.
Level Home is offering its deepest discounts of 2026 this Prime Day. Save up to 25% on these discreet, Matter-ready smart locks for your front door.
There's a reason Govee dominates the Matter-compatible smart lighting market: because they offer great value, full Matter support, and have a huge range of compatible products. Here's our pick of the Govee Prime Day deals!
Prime Day is here, and Yeedi is slashing prices on its robot vacuum lineup by up to 67%. Here are the best deals to automate your home floors.
After first teasing it at CES 2026, LIFX has finally released its Matter-compatible Smart Dimmer Switch. It combines traditional tactile controls with modern smart functionality.
The Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Pro uses AI to identify birds and track activity, but its lack of Matter support feels like a missed opportunity.
SwitchBot’s Prime Day sale starts June 23, with up to 61% off its Matter-native lineup. Here are the best deals to level up your smart home for less.
IKEA is entering the neon accent lighting market. New FCC filings reveal the Matter-ready "KLOLANKE" and "STYRSTRECK" strips are coming later this year.
IKEA is quietly phasing out its B22 bayonet smart bulbs. For UK and Australian homeowners reliant on these classic fittings, here is what the shift means for you.
There's finally an official way to view Thread network topology.
At the inaugural Unify 2026, the industry moved from "can Matter work?" to "what can we build?" Here are the big trends shaping the future of your home.
The IKEA DIRIGERA is more than a simple smart hub. With recent updates, this budget-friendly device has evolved into a full Matter controller and more.
Matter 1.6 is here, but the best is yet to come. From ambient sensing to universal parent controls, here are 5 features currently in the works.
Matter 1.6 is here to fix the frustrations of the early smart home era. With Joint Fabric, NFC onboarding, and smarter thermostats, it’s finally maturing.
The wait for Schlage's first Matter-over-Thread smart lock is almost over.
SONOFF’s BASIC-1GSP moves smart monitoring into your electrical panel, offering 32A control and Matter-enabled energy tracking for heavy-duty circuits.
If your IKEA DIRIGERA is stuck on old firmware, you’re missing out on vital Matter and Thread support. Don't press the reset button—try this instead.
Aqara’s new H1 controller handles a massive 480W and supports both Zigbee and Matter-over-Thread, making it a dream for custom smart lighting projects.