Amazon’s new Echo range offers Matter, Thread and Zigbee alongside Alexa+, making it a compelling alternative to HomePod mini 2 — provided you’re comfortable with Amazon’s approach to ads and privacy.
Ubiquiti’s next UniFi Wi-Fi 7 access point appears to include a dedicated Thread radio, bringing Matter networking directly into its wall-mounted Wi-Fi hardware.
Aqara has expanded its Matter lighting range with a rare E14 bulb and multicolor T2 light strip, both supporting Thread and Zigbee.
UGREEN’s SynCare Indoor Cam ID500 Pro combines 4K video, Matter 1.5.1 controls, local recording, and on-premise AI through the new HomeAgent hub.
Shelly’s first mmWave presence sensor can track up to 10 people across 10 zones, with Matter support, local control, and camera-free automation.
UniFi Network 11 adds Matter device monitoring and Thread network diagnostics, giving smart home users better visibility into device connectivity, signal strength, battery levels, and network topology without replacing their existing Matter controllers.
ECOVACS has discounted its Matter-enabled DEEBOT lineup for Prime Big Deal Days, with the T90 Pro Omni falling to $499 and X12 OmniCyclone to $799.
Home Assistant is removing an extra setup step between users and its community projects, bringing HACS into Core.
SwitchBot is cutting up to 59% off smart locks, robot vacuums and Matter gear during its Fall Sale and Prime Big Deal Days.
Home Assistant 2026.10 adds new Matter controls for leak sensors, smart locks and electrical monitoring, alongside map and automation improvements.
Inovelli has begun developing a new Matter-over-Thread smart switch with mmWave presence sensing, bringing Project Linus to its White Series lineup.
SwitchBot’s new RGB light bars bring native Matter over Wi-Fi, multi-zone color effects, and smart home control without requiring a hub.
ULTRALOQ’s latest smart locks combine Aliro digital keys with Matter, giving the two standards distinct roles in access and smart home control.
Epson’s new 4K laser projectors add Matter support, opening the door to smarter home cinema automations with Google Home and Home Assistant.
SwitchBot’s compact K11+ Pro robot vacuum now offers 12,000Pa suction, anti-tangle brushes, and Matter support without increasing in size.
Aqara brings its high-end mmWave radar tracking global with the FP400, adding Matter over Thread, multi-person tracking, and hub-less configuration.
In an exclusive Matter Alpha interview, IKEA product leaders detail how the retail giant is expanding its affordable smart home lineup with new hubs, air purifiers, and heating controls.
Apple’s N1 chip is quietly making Thread a standard feature across the entire ecosystem, from the latest iPhone 18 Pro to M-series Macs. Here is every Apple device that packs Thread hardware.
Heiman showcased a new generation of smart home sensors and gateways at IFA 2026, highlighted by what appears to be the first hardware demonstration of Matter 1.6’s zero-power NFC commissioning feature.
A much broader Aqara lighting portfolio is heading global.Aqara has expanded its smart lighting portfolio at IFA 2026 with a global lineup spanning indoor lamps, architectural downlights, and outdoor fixtures, all featuring dual-protocol support for Thread and Zigbee.