What is Aliro, and how does it fit in with Matter?
The future of smart locks is Matter-compatible, thanks to Aliro.
Bertel King
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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
The Umbra Cono smart lamp shows the importance of Matter
Thanks to Matter, these unsupported lights are still a decent purchase.
Bertel King
Matter explained: The smart home standard trying to end device chaos
Matter is an open, IP-based standard designed to unify smart home devices across platforms, with local-first control and strong security baked in. It eliminates vendor lock-in by ensuring interoperability between certified accessories, regardless of brand or ecosystem.
James Bruce
Matter and cloud services: The role of cloud platforms
Matter doesn't rely on the cloud, but many Matter-compatible devices and services do.
Bertel King
Ikea “patched” OpenThread Border Router API on Dirigera Hub
A new update to Ikea's Dirigera hub seems to have changed its Thread compatibility.
Ward Zhou