Apple extends N1 chip and Thread to new MacBook and iPad Air
Thread is now a regular for Apple products.
Ward Zhou
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Aqara launches Multi-State Sensor P100 with Matter support
Unlock more creativities in your home automation.
Ward Zhou
Kickstarter sensation InvisOutlet Aura launches on Amazon
Intecular's Matter-compatible in-wall outlet and night light combo makes it retail debut.
Christopher Close
Instagram-trending VARMBLIXT Matter lamp arrives in IKEA stores
You can now decorate your wall with the new Matter arrival from IKEA.
Ward Zhou
Home Assistant 2026.3 beta adds initial support for Matter RVC service areas
You can finally automate Matter 1.4 vacuum cleaner to clean specific rooms.
Ward Zhou
Aliro 1.0 is here to unify smart lock access within Apple, Google and Samsung wallets
Next gen door lock access standard finally arrives.
Ward Zhou
Report flags camera access flaw in DJI ROMO robot vacuum
When your robot vacuum spills more than dust.
Ward Zhou
Xiaomi expands global Matter listings with a new retrofit lock
More Matter devices are coming from the smart phone giant.
Ward Zhou
SwitchBot AI Hub will soon run OpenClaw
Not content with being a neat little NVR with local AI processing, the SwitchBot AI Hub is gaining a new superpower: an autonomous AI agent in the form of OpenClaw.
James Bruce
Eve expands retrofit MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit line with a new solution for smaller roller tubes
With broader sizing and Matter-over-Thread connectivity, Eve’s latest MotionBlinds motor brings automated comfort to more households.
Christopher Close
Dreame’s first Matter doorlock sets to release in 2026
Dreame is expanding its smart home empire with Matter.
Ward Zhou
Aqara releases Matter-ready camera G350 in China
The next-gen Matter camera from Aqara is now available.
Ward Zhou
Google Home app update enables support for button, humidity, and robot vacuum actions
Google Home finally gets physical with button actions and more.
Christopher Close
SmartWings opens the blinds at CES 2026
SmartWings unveiled its Matter blinds at CES 2026, featuring whisper-quiet motors and custom support for arched windows to boost your home’s energy efficiency.
Christian Cawley
IKEA Matter DUBBELKISEL light driver VARMBLIXT lamp duo passed certification
A quick swap to enable Matter for your IKEA cabinet lights.
Ward Zhou
AiDot secures 136 Matter 1.5 certifications for smart lighting
First batch of Matter 1.5 lights are coming.
Ward Zhou
Home Assistant 2026.2 beta keeps improving Matter experience
Minor fixes to improve Matter thermostat, lock, and blind in Home Assistant.
Ward Zhou
Home Assistant upgrades OpenThread border router to 1.4 in beta
Thread 1.4 finally lands for Home Assistant users.
Ward Zhou
Voljupel's M1 Wireless Remote Desktop Switch adds Matter power controls to your PC
You can now include your PC in Matter scenes and automation with this tiny $35 PCI-E board.
Christopher Close
New matter lamp from Philips Hue accidentally leaked: report
Hue expands the Matter options to lamps.
Ward Zhou