TP-Link's new Tapo smart in-wall outlet features energy monitoring capabilities, Matter, and more all at an affordable price.
NEC Platforms has joined the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), but what can it offer the Matter-driven smart home?
Wouldn’t it be great if your lights automatically adjusted their intensity and temperature depending on the weather or time of day? Well, a new update to the IKEA Home app has added that very feature.
Nest is no longer the only game in town when it comes to Matter-compatible HVAC thermostats thanks to a new release from Meross.
After bringing Matter to its flagship Level Lock+ in early November, Level Home is now extending its rollout to the company's original Bolt Smart Lock.
Matter gets its first smart heaters and a new smart plug just in time for winter.
Amazon has taken smart home displays to a new level with the announcement of the Echo Show 21, featuring a massive 21-inch screen - the largest yet for the Echo lineup. Beyond its size, this flagship device integrates cutting-edge smart home technology, including Matter Controller, Thread Border Router, and Zigbee hub capabilities, making it a compelling option for connected homes.
Smart home upgrades can be pricey, but Black Friday and Cyber Monday bring unbeatable deals! Score up to a third off top-rated Matter-compatible devices from leading brands—perfect for starting or expanding your setup.
Aqara has been spoiling smart home users with its increasingly common inclusion of Matter compatibility over the past few months. Two new products, previously announced but unavailable until now, underline the company’s commitment to Matter.
Sticking to its Spring/Fall release cycle, the Connectivity Standards Alliance has today announced Matter 1.4. This brings a collection of overall improvements, including new features, revised functionality on existing features, and support for new device types.
Matter finally has its first ceiling fans with the release of a new update for Big Ass Fans.
Google’s long-awaited upgrade to the awkwardly named Chromecast with Google TV is the more straightforward Google TV Streamer 4K, a direct competitor to Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. Released to some fanfare, the device is more akin to those devices, rather than being a compact dongle that hands from your TV’s HDMI port. But most significantly, the Google TV Streamer 4K is also a Matter hub and Thread border router.
The P200 Pro offers manual air purifier controls and exposes the air quality sensor data to your Matter network.
Thread 1.4 simplifies smart home networking by unifying devices into a single, more reliable mesh network, addressing past setup issues and enhancing overall interoperability and performance.
Smart home tech producer Aqara has made a collection of product reveals at IFA 2024, with a heavy element of Matter compatibility. These new products include new wall dimmers, bulbs, and a garage door controller. In addition, Aqara’s Thread support is extending, which should help to solidify its commitment to Matter as the smart home platform evolves.
Back in May 2024, German smart home company Tado announced a new range of smart home energy devices, Tado X – and the news from IFA 2024 is that they’re being released in the UK in time for winter. But how exactly will connecting a Matter-enabled smart home energy management system save money? And when will Tado X be available to US smart home owners?
After rolling out a limited beta for lighting earlier this year, IKEA has finally expanded its Workshop program to include Matter support for even more device types. Starting today, users can download a new firmware update (version 2.615.8) for the DIRIGERA smart hub that brings Matter support to seven devices.
The unveiling of the LG ThinQ ON AI home hub has been teased by the South Korean electronics manufacturer ahead of the IFA 2024 tech show in Berlin, Germany. LG’s exposure to Matter has been limited to date, with just a handful of webOS-loaded smart TVs capable of acting as hubs via the ThinQ mobile app. However, the ThinQ ON AI home hub might change this.
Taking a swipe at the Apple TV 4K, the new Google TV Streamer is an all-in-one powerful streamer and Matter smart home hub, with Thread border routing and home control app.
Prime Day is great time to expand your smart home, and Aqara has some great products in the line up.