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Matter.JS Server now offers ultimate tool to troubleshoot Matter and Thread

Troubleshooting Thread is now easier with Home Assistant.

Ward Zhou Thursday, April 30, 2026

Ikea Dirigera price hike hits UK and EU markets

Ikea’s Dirigera hub is seeing a price hike in the UK and EU, but a new firmware update is here to fix Thread routing issues and improve stability.

Christian Cawley Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Silicon Labs adds Matter rain sensor and more device types to Arduino library

A major update brings new sensor types, battery reporting, and fixes.

Ward Zhou Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Govee expands premium smart home fixtures with the Ceiling Light Ultra

A Matter-enabled fixture that turns your ceiling into an AI-powered pixel canvas.

Ward Zhou Monday, April 27, 2026

Home Assistant Green price hiked, here’s why

It’s all about the RAM prices

Christian Cawley Monday, April 27, 2026

Tapo’s new Matter Recessed Downlight Kits put millions of colors in your ceiling

Low-profile lighting kits feature dual protocols, dual sizes, and dual lighting zones.

Christopher Close Thursday, April 23, 2026

EZVIZ announces Matter camera C6c 4K with pan-tilt support

A 4K smart camera bringing native pan-tilt controls to the Matter ecosystem.

Ward Zhou Thursday, April 23, 2026

DJI’s Matter support for robot vacuums is around the corner

A shift to local, cloud-free control could be DJI's answer to recent security woes.

Ward Zhou Tuesday, April 21, 2026

New Govee Outdoor Spotlights Lite offer affordable Matter-enabled curb appeal

Govee’s Outdoor Spotlights Lite offer Matter-compatible garden lighting at a budget price. Weatherproof and colorful, they are a smart yard upgrade.

Christian Cawley Tuesday, April 21, 2026

New Aqara FP310 sensor brings 24GHz radar and Matter support to China

Aqara adapts its popular presence sensor design for the Chinese market.

Ward Zhou Thursday, April 9, 2026

New Aqara W200 combines a smart thermostat with a Matter home hub

Aqara’s W200 brings Matter 1.4 and mmWave tech to North America. It’s a smart home hub and climate controller with a 4-inch display.

Christian Cawley Wednesday, April 8, 2026

DEWENWILS launches the world's first Matter-compatible smart pool pump timer

Just in time for the spring and summer seasons, this one of a kind device aims to cut down on maintenance time and energy costs with Matter.

Christopher Close Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Homey extends Matter support for home appliances

Homey catches up with Samsung with household Matter capabilities.

Ward Zhou Wednesday, April 1, 2026

IKEA UNDERSEGEL and SPEGELBLANKT Matter lights hit the FCC

More Matter-over-Thread lights are coming from IKEA.

Ward Zhou Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Enbrighten launches a trio of new Matter-over-WiFi smart plugs on Amazon

Enbrighten's latest wave of Matter devices includes smart power solutions for both indoor and outdoor use.

Christopher Close Monday, March 30, 2026

Home Assistant adds native PIN management for Matter smart locks

Setting PINs on Matter platforms is finally a thing.

Ward Zhou Thursday, March 26, 2026

Upcoming Tapo dimmer switch combines multiple sensors

The new Matter dimmer switch saves the money for an extra PIR sensor.

Ward Zhou Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Matter camera first look with Aqara G350 and SmartThings

Matter cameras now work, basically.

Ward Zhou Monday, March 16, 2026

Hunter’s ZenTech series embraces Matter for seamless ceiling cooling

Hunter’s new ZenTech Bladeless fan is finally bringing the Matter smart home standard to your patio, ditching proprietary hubs for universal control.

Christian Cawley Friday, March 13, 2026

Compact leak protection: The Shelly Flood S Gen4 sensor arrives with Matter but no Thread

New Matter-certified leak sensor is designed to catch moisture the second it hits the floor, and avoid structural damage

Christian Cawley Tuesday, March 10, 2026