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Christian Cawley
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CSA launches a new program to streamline Matter device development and certification
Matter is getting stronger from the base.
Ward Zhou
Are Matter smart home locks secure?
Matter isn't your smart lock's weakest link.
Bertel King
5 Ways my home has improved since I embraced Matter
Matter convinced me to build a smart home, and I'm glad it did.
Bertel King
What is Aliro, and how does it fit in with Matter?
The future of smart locks is Matter-compatible, thanks to Aliro.
Bertel King
What is a Matter bridge?
Understanding the importance of a bridge to what matters.
Bertel King
Here's how I decide which smart home devices are a safe investment
No one wants to regularly replace a light switch.
Bertel King
Dreame recruits product managers, betting big on Matter
A key robot vacuum cleaner maker decides to go further with Matter.
Ward Zhou
I hope Matter devices are the "dumb" products of the future
Let's start with Matter and build from there.
Bertel King
How Tado got it wrong: What smart home companies can learn
What is going on with Tado, and why is it targeting Trustpilot reviews?
Christian Cawley
All of my Matter devices work as regular 'dumb' devices
My house still functions when the internet goes down: Does yours?
Bertel King
Here's one added cost of Matter smart switches I didn't plan for
Make sure you're aware of everything you need before you finish planning your budget.
Bertel King
Matter is dropping Bluetooth for setup: Here’s why
How Wi-Fi-only setup works without Bluetooth and what’s next.
Ward Zhou
Lost the Matter pairing code? Try this before binning the device
Lost your Matter device pairing code? You might not actually need it — and if you do, there are still ways to recover it before your smart home gadget becomes e-waste. Here’s how to check the device, dig through the manufacturer’s app, and get a new code from support, plus tips to make sure you never lose one again.
James Bruce
The underdogs of the smart home: 5 Matter brands worth watching
Sometimes the biggest ideas that Matter come from the smallest companies.
Bertel King
Matter 1.4.2 brings Wi-Fi only setup and enhanced base experience
Matter puts ongoing efforts to focus on experience quality, and here are the highlights.
How Matter will help us solve our e-waste problem
Smart devices that don't depend on the cloud.
Bertel King
Matter enrolling needs to improve
If I have spent more than 5 minutes connecting a device, I consider that a loss.
Christian Cawley
How smart homes are becoming more energy efficient with Matter and AI
I love a smart home, but I value an energy-efficient one even more. Fortunately, we can have both.
Bertel King
What is AES encryption, and can a Matter device be hacked?
Matter is designed to be private and secure, but that depends on how you use it.
Bertel King