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.

Connectivity Standards Alliance Confirms Membership Tiers for IoT Development

The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) now offers two membership tiers: Adopter and Participant. From leveraging existing IoT standards to actively shaping future ones, the CSA provides options for all connected device companies.

Yeelight Explains Its Affinity for the Matter Smart Home

Smart lighting manufacturer Yeelight is embraces Matter, citing its potential to unify the fragmented market and offering broader ecosystem access. They see early adoption as a key competitive advantage in the smart home market.

Shaping the Smart Home Future: Why Manufacturers Are Embracing Matter Collaboration

Smart home manufacturers must collaborate within the Matter ecosystem, according to Vestel's Selahattin Köksal, who describes Matter as a "cooperative incubator" for collaboration.