Is IKEA unfairly taking the heat for Matter’s growing pains?
How IKEA’s massive rollout has become a stress test for Matter.
Ward Zhou
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Are local Matter hubs truly private? What you need to know
Some privacy is better than none.
Bertel King
Why choose a local Matter hub over a cloud-based one?
A smart home doesn't have to live in the clouds.
Bertel King
Quick guide to visualize your Thread network with Home Assistant
The ultimate tool to troubleshoot your Thread mesh.
Ward Zhou
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.
Christopher Close
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.
Bertel King
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.
Christian Cawley
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.
Christopher Close
IKEA is about to take over my smart home for these four reasons
Yes, IKEA, take my money.
Bertel King
Most anticipated Matter features and devices in 2026
Top Matter categories to follow in 2026
Ward Zhou
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.
Bertel King
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.
Bertel King
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.
Bertel King
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.
Ward Zhou
Top industrial trends of Matter ecosystem in 2025
What’s going on with Matter participants?
Ward Zhou
Your Matter smart home still needs buttons, and the options are getting better
Matter isn't only for apps and voice assistants.
Bertel King
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.
James Bruce
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.
Christopher Close
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.
Ward Zhou
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.
James Bruce