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 to fix the frustrations of the early smart home era. With Joint Fabric, NFC onboarding, and smarter thermostats, it’s finally maturing.
Thinking about buying a robot vacuum cleaner? Here is everything you need to know.
Firmware updates have quietly turned IKEA's DIRIGERA from a basic bridge into a capable Matter controller, Thread router, and more.
Your smart home is about to get a lot more intuitive. Matter’s upcoming "Ambient Context" sensor type will finally teach your devices to "see" activity.
IKEA’s PS2026 lamp is an instant hit, but its GU10 base limits smart options. Here are the best Matter bulbs for reading comfort and ambient mood.
Sonos offers great modular smart audio, but hidden tech complexity can ruin your network. Avoid these five costly pitfalls to save time and money.
Matter promised seamless smart homes, but many devices still hide key features behind proprietary apps — and consumers are noticing.
Smart lighting is the ideal entry-level smart home project. It's also one you can expand upon for years, with new and exciting options popping up all the time. Smart lighting doesn't merely replace traditional lighting or expand upon what it can do. Smart lighting imagines new way to incorporate light into our lives.
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.