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Aqara China adds FP400 and Matter day-and-night shades for installers

Aqara is expanding its installer network in China with the flagship FP400 spatial sensor and a custom dual-motor honeycomb blind, bringing Matter support and advanced mmWave radar to professional projects.

Ward Zhou Friday, July 31, 2026

Home Assistant 2026.8 beta adds Matter doorbell events and simpler setup: update

Home Assistant 2026.8 beta brings native support for Matter doorbell press events and updates its Matter Server, while introducing cleaner web addresses and flexible entity naming options for new installations.

Ward Zhou Thursday, July 30, 2026

Ubiquiti’s new SuperLink Gateway HA brings professional Thread hardware to UniFi

Ubiquiti is bringing open Thread connectivity to its professional IoT gear, packing a built-in border router and dual-radio hardware into the new SuperLink Gateway HA.

Ward Zhou Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Homey upgrades to Matter 1.5, unlocking support for EV chargers, heat pumps, and solar arrays

Homey is among the first major platforms to adopt Matter 1.5, trading routine smart accessories for heavy-hitting energy management tools like EV chargers and heat pumps.

Ward Zhou Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Nanoleaf’s new Matter 1.4.2 beta update is the Thread redemption we’ve been waiting for

Nanoleaf is pushing a major firmware update to upgrade its Thread lights to Matter 1.4.2. After years of connection drops and endless resets, could this finally be the stability fix users desperately need?

Ward Zhou Monday, July 27, 2026

Finally: Aqara launches dual-protocol Matter and Thread smart plugs in the UK and EU

Aqara is late to the smart plug category, but the H2 brings a compact design, dual protocols, and energy tracking to EU and UK homes.

Ward Zhou Thursday, July 23, 2026

The wait is finally over: Home Assistant just unlocked the true power of Matter 1.6

Home Assistant’s latest beta finally adds full Matter 1.6 support, bringing better battery life, advanced diagnostics, and a faster update cycle.

Ward Zhou Monday, July 13, 2026

Matter Open Day 2026: The ecosystem matures from prototypes to power-users

At this year’s Matter Open Day, the conversation shifted from "what is Matter?" to "how does it scale?" With major vendors pivoting to Thread-first portfolios and early Matter 1.6 hardware hitting the floor, the smart home is finally leaving its experimental phase behind.

Ward Zhou Thursday, July 9, 2026

Channel Master’s Pro Floodlight uses coax to bring smart lighting to your garden’s dead zones

Channel Master’s new Pro Floodlight uses rugged coaxial cable to bring reliable power and fast Apple Home control to the furthest reaches of your yard.

Christian Cawley Wednesday, July 8, 2026

IKEA updates DIRIGERA hub with Matter 1.4.2 support and improved network stability

IKEA’s latest DIRIGERA firmware update introduces a newer Matter Controller and reduces mDNS network traffic, signaling a push for better reliability in large smart home setups.

Ward Zhou Monday, July 6, 2026

SwitchBot's new 3K outdoor camera bets on NAS support over Matter

SwitchBot has launched its new Outdoor Pan/Tilt Cam 3K, featuring AI-powered tracking and local NAS support, though it notably skips native Matter.

Christian Cawley Thursday, July 2, 2026

Nanoleaf’s new Matter ceiling light features 28 zones for dynamic overhead lighting

Nanoleaf is expanding its Matter lineup with a new dual-sided, 14-inch ceiling fixture. Featuring 28 addressable color zones and hub-free Wi-Fi, it’s designed to bring high-end lighting effects to your home for $79.99.

Christopher Close Wednesday, July 1, 2026

SmartSetup’s new dimmer switch works as a Thread router without a neutral wire

New dimmer makes connected lighting more accessible, offering homeowners an easy upgrade with broad compatibility and reliable performance.

Christopher Close Tuesday, June 30, 2026

SwitchBot’s new RGBICWW ceiling light brings affordable, hub-free Matter support to your home

SwitchBot’s latest ceiling light features native Matter-over-Wi-Fi for seamless local control without a hub. Starting at $49.99, it is available today.

Christian Cawley Monday, June 29, 2026

Upgrade your front door: Get up to 25% off Level Home’s Matter-enabled smart locks

Level Home is offering its deepest discounts of 2026 this Prime Day. Save up to 25% on these discreet, Matter-ready smart locks for your front door.

Christian Cawley Wednesday, June 24, 2026

The best of Govee Prime Day deals: Light up your home

There's a reason Govee dominates the Matter-compatible smart lighting market: because they offer great value, full Matter support, and have a huge range of compatible products. Here's our pick of the Govee Prime Day deals!

James Bruce Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Clean up this Prime Day: Yeedi robot vacuums are up to 67% off

Prime Day is here, and Yeedi is slashing prices on its robot vacuum lineup by up to 67%. Here are the best deals to automate your home floors.

Christian Cawley Tuesday, June 23, 2026

LIFX's new Matter Smart Dimmer Switch features programmable buttons and a sleek LED status light

After first teasing it at CES 2026, LIFX has finally released its Matter-compatible Smart Dimmer Switch. It combines traditional tactile controls with modern smart functionality.

Christopher Close Monday, June 22, 2026

This AI bird feeder feels like the perfect Matter device — except it isn’t

The Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Pro uses AI to identify birds and track activity, but its lack of Matter support feels like a missed opportunity.

Christian Cawley Monday, June 22, 2026