Is IKEA unfairly taking the heat for Matter’s growing pains?

How IKEA’s massive rollout has become a stress test for Matter.

Are local Matter hubs truly private? What you need to know

Some privacy is better than none.

Why choose a local Matter hub over a cloud-based one?

A smart home doesn't have to live in the clouds.

Quick guide to visualize your Thread network with Home Assistant

The ultimate tool to troubleshoot your Thread mesh.

The best Matter-compatible smart dimmer plugs

Add a touch of ambience right from the comforts of your favorite smart home ecosystem with these Matter-compatible dimmer plugs.

What is IP65 weather proofing and does your smart home need it?

More smart home products are exposed to the elements than you might think.

How the SwitchBot Hub 3 became the go-to smart controller in our home

The SwitchBot Hub 3 is more than a gateway; with cable-mounted sensors and a tactile dial, it’s a versatile, high-accuracy anchor your Matter smart home needs.

The best Matter-compatible night lights

Whether you are looking for a simple plug-in unit to light a dark hallway or a lamp that can help promote sleep, there's a Matter-compatible night light for almost any need.

IKEA is about to take over my smart home for these four reasons

Yes, IKEA, take my money.

Most anticipated Matter features and devices in 2026

Top Matter categories to follow in 2026

Small Matter devices need batteries, and the type matters more than you think

Features are important, but so is the type of battery that enables it all to happen.

Matter improved my home in these 5 ways in 2025

I took a chance on many Matter products this year, and my home is better off for it.

My 4 favorite Matter purchases of 2025

Not every Matter product I purchased this year was a winner, but these four have become cherished additions to my home.

Year of my Matter experience: the joy, the surprise, and the frustration

Here are my overall takes on how Matter has evolved the smart home in 2025.

Top industrial trends of Matter ecosystem in 2025

What’s going on with Matter participants?

Your Matter smart home still needs buttons, and the options are getting better

Matter isn't only for apps and voice assistants.

2025 is nearly over: Here's why I'm still choosing Wi-Fi for my smart home devices

Matter over Thread is elegant in theory and infuriating in practice. From broken meshes to zero debugging, here’s why Wi-Fi still wins in my smart home.

IKEA's Matter-compatible Smart Home Products

One of the easiest ways to start building a Matter-compatible smart home is to head to IKEA. But it’s not immediately clear which IKEA devices will work with Matter, and which ones are tied to IKEA’s previous smart home platform, TRADFRI. So, to help you out, we’ve collected all of IKEA’s smart home devices with Matter compatibility in one place.

STMicroelectronics releases first Matter-ready NFC chip, how does it work?

Next-gen Matter devices will be easier to set up with enhanced NFC features.

The best Matter-compatible holiday lights

Gone are the days of twinkly white lights with five patterns; now you can have a rainbow cornucopia of music-reactive and Matter-compatible smart lighting to lift the holiday spirits.