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Aqara Display Switch V1 Launches in Europe

Aqara launches its Display Switch V1 in Europe but there's no US release date as yet.

Paula Beaton Monday, February 3, 2025

SwitchBot's Matter-Compatible Smart Air Purifiers Are Now Available on Amazon

SwitchBot's new pair of versatile smart air purifiers offer HEPA filtration, RGB lighting, Matter, and more.

Christopher Close Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Google's Gemini AI Smart Home Extension Leaves Public Preview, Now Available to Everyone

Gemini is now ready to control your Matter-compatible smart home devices with a new extension for Google Home.

Christopher Close Monday, January 27, 2025

What Is the Arduino Nano Matter?

The Arduino Nano Matter brings Matter to the masses. This tiny board simplifies Matter development, enabling makers and professionals to easily create innovative IoT devices with seamless interoperability across ecosystems.

Christian Cawley Friday, January 24, 2025

Are Your Zigbee Bulbs About to Get a Magical Motion Sensing Upgrade?

Zigbee smart bulbs could soon gain presence sensing capabilities thanks to new firmware that analyzes wireless signals. This "Ambient Sensing" tech, developed by Ivani, uses existing bulbs to detect motion, offering a potential upgrade for millions of existing devices.

James Bruce Friday, January 24, 2025

Making Matter: How the CSA Supports Smart Home Brands

The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) oversees the development of Matter, the emerging standard for smart home devices. CSA board chair, Musa Unmehopa recently explored how brands can engage with the CSA, from collaboration and certification to building a successful Matter ecosystem.

Christian Cawley Wednesday, January 22, 2025

SmartWings: Wake Up to Smart Living with Matter over Ethernet Shades

SmartWings revolutionizes smart home living with the upcoming launch of PoE Matter over Ethernet shades in 2025. Their innovative technology aims to simplify installation, reduces costs, and enhance control with a single Ethernet cable for both power and data.

Christian Cawley Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Aqara Expands Matter Bridge Functionality with Scene and Signal Synchronization

Aqara boosts Matter interoperability with its M3 Hub. New "Advanced Bridging" features let users seamlessly integrate complex Aqara scenes and triggers into Apple Home, Home Assistant, and Samsung SmartThings, expanding control beyond the Aqara ecosystem.

Ward Zhou Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Philips 4000 Series Matter-Compatible Smart Lock Unveiled at CES 2025

At CES 2025, Philips Home Access unveiled two groundbreaking smart locks: the Matter-compatible 4000 Series and the enhanced 5000 Series with video and palm vein recognition.

Christian Cawley Tuesday, January 14, 2025

What Is the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Program and How Does It Help Matter Smart Homes?

Building a secure Matter smart home? As well as the Matter badge, you can now check for the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark.

Christian Cawley Monday, January 13, 2025

Best of CES 2025: Matter Devices That Impressed Us Most

CES 2025 in Las Vegas was a showcase of the latest and greatest in technology, smart home included. I had the opportunity to get hands-on with some exciting new Matter-compatible devices, and I'm thrilled to share my favorites with you.

David Drager Sunday, January 12, 2025

CES: Google Expands Matter Support, Boosts Thread

Google expands its Home Platform, empowering developers with new APIs and investing heavily in Matter to create a more open and connected smart home ecosystem

Christian Cawley Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Honeywell Home X2S Matter-enabled Thermostat Aims to Save Energy and Money

Resideo Introduces the Honeywell Home X2S, an affordable Matter-enabled smart thermostat designed for easy installation and use. 1 The X2S offers energy-saving features and is compatible with leading smart home platforms.

Christian Cawley Tuesday, January 7, 2025

ULTRALOQ Unveils Impressive Matter Smart Locks at CES 2025

ULTRALOQ unveils groundbreaking smart locks at CES 2025, including Bolt Mission UWB, the world's first with spatial awareness, and Bolt Fingerprint Matter, the first Matter-enabled deadbolt from the brand.

Christian Cawley Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Bringing Color to Daily Life: Govee Unveils New Matter-Enabled Innovations at CES 2025

Govee unveils exciting new smart lighting innovations at CES 2025, including Matter-enabled products, AI-powered gaming lights, and immersive audio-visual experiences.

Christian Cawley Monday, January 6, 2025

Schlage Unveils Cutting-Edge Smart Locks at CES 2025

Schlage unveiled cutting-edge smart locks at CES 2025. The Sense Pro with Matter-over-Thread boasts hands-free unlocking using Ultra Wideband. The Arrive Smart WiFi Deadbolt offers easy keypad entry and direct home Wi-Fi connection. Both integrate seamlessly with the updated Schlage Home app.

Christian Cawley Monday, January 6, 2025

Good News for Matter: Apple, Google, and Samsung Support Alliance Lab Testing

Streamlining Matter device adoption, Apple, Google, and Samsung will now accept certification results from the Connectivity Standards Alliance's Interop Lab for their respective "Works With" programs, simplifying the go-to-market process for manufacturers.

Christian Cawley Monday, January 6, 2025

THIRDREALITY to Unveil Water Leak Sensor at CES 2025

THIRDREALITY plans to announce a Matter-compatible Water Leak Sensor KM1 at CES 2025, adding to its growing range of Matter smart home devices.

Christian Cawley Thursday, January 2, 2025

New LG Microwave Joins the Matter Revolution

LG has unveiled a new microwave ahead of CES 2025, adding a new way to get Matter into your smart home kitchen.

Christian Cawley Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Nanoleaf rolls out Matter Early Access for the Sense+ Smart Wireless Switch

Nanoleaf Sense+ owners can now control Matter-compatible smart home devices from any vendor with just a click.

Christopher Close Wednesday, December 18, 2024