Aqara has expanded its H1 full-color lighting lineup in China with new downlights and spotlights, bringing dual Zigbee and Matter-over-Thread connectivity to built-in ceiling illumination.
Aqara shows how Matter cameras should move forward.
TCL Home Security has launched the D2 Pro Matter, an upgraded smart lock that adds Matter-over-Thread and local control modes to its contactless palm vein recognition system for $199.99.
Athom has launched two dedicated apps for Homey, bringing official integration, control, and Flow automation to Zigbee and Matter-based LEDVANCE SMART+ and OSRAM SMART+ lighting and plugs.
The Open Home Foundation’s ESPHome platform has gained its first official hardware offering: a snap-apart modular starter kit built by Apollo Automation that packs an ESP32-C6 chip for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Thread support.
Govee’s new Strip Light 2 combines RGBWWIC 5-in-1 LEDs, LuminBlend+ color management, and Matter compatibility across four customizable lengths starting at $49.99.
Owl Home’s multi-sensor Owl Wired smoke and CO alarm has secured Matter 1.5 certification, paving the way for a free firmware update that will bring comprehensive environmental and occupancy data to major smart home platforms.
New filings could bring deeper fixes to IKEA’s battery-powered Matter lineup.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Home Assistant’s latest beta finally adds full Matter 1.6 support, bringing better battery life, advanced diagnostics, and a faster update cycle.
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.
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.
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.
SwitchBot has launched its new Outdoor Pan/Tilt Cam 3K, featuring AI-powered tracking and local NAS support, though it notably skips native Matter.
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.