Can a £7 IKEA Matter sensor actually protect an old house from hidden water damage? I bought two KLIPPBOK leak sensors to find out before the next expensive leak strikes.
Add 24/7 home monitoring, emergency alerts, and additional automation possibilities to your home with these smart smoke detectors.
Two Matter device makers now move together.
Interoperability may be making smart homes more capable, but it’s also making them more expensive.
I could replace my ceiling fans with Matter-compatible ones, but there's a growing likelihood that the ones I already have with integrate with my smart home hub someday.
Don’t buy a pricey Matter ceiling fan just yet. A simple smart switch can automate your existing setup for an absolute fraction of the retail cost.
From a shaky 1.0 start to a camera-powered powerhouse, here is our regularly updated guide to every version of the Matter smart home standard.
From the "RAM tax" to geopolitical tariffs, your Matter smart home is getting pricier. Here are the 5 factors hitting your wallet and how to stay within budget.
Quick upgrade your home to Matter with a used PC.
Home Assistant is a powerful smart home platform, but it's also fragile.
Troubleshooting Thread is now easier with Home Assistant.
The $199 Home Assistant Green price hike is a warning: the RAM tax is here. Build a cheaper smart home by using "invisible" hubs in your TV, fridge, or router.
Google is entangled into more parts of our lives than you might think.
Recent revisions to the IKEA Dirigera makes bridging lights, sensors, and smart plugs almost effortless.
Group up your Matter sensors with Aqara
I'm glad this thermostat has Matter, but there's another aspect that makes it even more accessible.
Matter is finally a viable security platform. From Aliro locks to native cameras, here is how to protect your home without relying on the cloud.
IKEA’s Matter gear is a bargain, but finding it is a maze. Here is how to navigate the aisles—and the meatballs—to find the smart home tech.
mmWave presence sensors use radar instead of old-school motion detection, letting your smart home know when someone is actually still in the room, not just when they wander past it. Here’s how mmWave works, where it shines, and why it’s one of the best upgrades for smarter lighting and automation.
A Matter device can be controlled by two smart home platforms at once, but that doesn't mean it's easy—especially if you own a bunch.