What’s next for Matter: Targets to level up in quality and more

It's been almost 3 years since the release of Matter. How far has it come, and what is still left to do?

Free streaming platform Tubi to support Matter Casting

Matter Casting is an open-source alternative to AirPlay and Chromecast, and it looks like it could be integrated into Amazon apps.

The best Matter-compatible robot vacuum cleaners in 2025

If you're interested in expanding the possibilities of your smart home set-up, you've probably already considered a robot cleaner. Matter-compatible ones are coming in 2024, so let's take a look at what to expect.

Matter continues routine of quality fixes with the upcoming 1.4.2 release

Matter 1.4.2 is all about making your smart home foundation more solid and dependable.

SwitchBot deepens Home Assistant ties [UPDATED]

Switchbot formally joins the Home Assistant Certification program.

ESPHome 2025.6 adds OpenThread support

A significant move for open-source embracers.

SwitchBot files for Hong Kong IPO to power next-gen smart home innovation

SwitchBot files for IPO on HKEX, eyeing R&D, market expansion, and AI/robotics, including a VLA household robot by late 2025, buoyed by 3.1M users.

Eight highlights from Matter Open Day and GILE

Matter Open Day unveiled Thread network sharing, new garage door tech, hub-free Vivo control, Infineon's Wi-Fi lock, and diverse sensors/hubs from Tuya & Heiman.

What smart home impovements can you expect in Matter 1.5 -- and when is it coming?

Matter 1.5 will expand smart home capabilities with new outdoor, climate, energy, camera, and HRAP devices, plus expanded closure controls.

Qorvo adds three new chipsets to its Matter portfolio

Advanced chipsets are coming to bring more options for Matter device makers.

Matter 1.4.1 brings a better setup experience

Matter 1.4.1 arrives with enhanced setup, multi-device QR codes, and NFC onboarding, streamlining smart home device integration. Rollout times vary.

OpenADR and Matter unite, bring the smart grid into the smart home

Smart homes & grid unite! New spec bridges OpenADR and Matter for seamless energy flexibility. Lower bills and even a greener future could be on the horizon.

CSA takes steps to explore Matter and long-range wireless capability

Matter devices with long-range communication capability? The Connectivity Standards Alliance is on the move.

BSH discuss the future of Matter in your smart home

BSH embraces Matter to enhance connectivity and user experience. This initiative aims for full smart home interoperability across platforms, with ongoing development.

Amazon's Matter move: Simplifying Alexa certification

Amazon streamlines Alexa certification for Matter devices via CSA testing. Lights first, more to come. A win for faster, simpler smart home integration.

Panasonic invests $32.8 million in Matter thermo vendor Tado

Panasonic invests $32.8 million in Matter thermo vendor Tado

Home Assistant announces official Matter support

Home Assistant announces official Matter support, which should please at least 25% of its user base.

STMicroelectronics Announces New Chips for Smart Home and Wearables

Tiny chips, big changes! STMicro's new STM32WBA6 series boosts smart home & wearables with Bluetooth, Zigbee, Thread, & Matter. Expect longer battery life & enhanced security.

Timmerflotte, Ikea’s First Matter-Over-Thread Sensor, Could Signal Dirigera Hub Upgrades

Ikea's FCC filing reveals the Timmerflotte sensor, their first Thread device, hinting at Dirigera hub upgrades. This move signals a deeper push into Matter, potentially unifying smart home ecosystems for wider compatibility.

Silicon Labs Announces MG26 SoC with Matter and Thread

Silicon Labs has unveiled the MG26 System-on-Chip (SoC), a powerhouse designed to unify devices under the Matter and Thread protocols.