Behind Matter is the CSA, a 700-member alliance where rivals like Apple and Google collaborate to build a unified, open-source future for the smart home.
Boost your home's security while adding a touch of convenience with the best Matter-compatible smart door locks.
Matter is making the smart home more accessible, but getting started requires the right hub. Here’s how to set up controllers, QR codes, and automations easily.
Give your outdoor lighting a smart makeover with Matter and a dimmable plug.
As is often the case, the hype doesn't always match reality.
For IKEA's line of Matter devices, what's on the sticker isn't the full price.
Matter-compatible lights can do so much, but not always via Matter.
A business merger that may bring cheaper Matter devices to the market.
How IKEA’s massive rollout has become a stress test for Matter.
Some privacy is better than none.
A smart home doesn't have to live in the clouds.
The ultimate tool to troubleshoot your Thread mesh.
Add a touch of ambience right from the comforts of your favorite smart home ecosystem with these Matter-compatible dimmer plugs.
More smart home products are exposed to the elements than you might think.
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.
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.
Yes, IKEA, take my money.
Top Matter categories to follow in 2026
Features are important, but so is the type of battery that enables it all to happen.
I took a chance on many Matter products this year, and my home is better off for it.