Google Home app finally adds local control for Matter
Google Home finally gets less cloud-reliant.
Ward Zhou
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Homey's new app bridges Zigbee, Z-Wave, IR, and 433MHz devices to Matter
Homey Pro and Homey Mini smart hubs can expand your smart home's capabilities thanks to the all-new Matter Bridge app.
Christopher Close
AiDot and Linkind roll out Matter 1.4 firmware for lightbulbs
Here are first wave of Matter 1.4 lightbulb updates.
Ward Zhou
Ikea removes cloud integrations for Google, Apple, and Alexa, betting on Matter-only options
Ikea makes a key shift in how it handles smart home hardware.
Ward Zhou
SMARTWIZ+ art frame is released with Matter notification and OBTR capabilities
An innovative E-Ink display with a Matter-managed OTBR.
Ward Zhou
TP-Link launches Tapo P410M outdoor plug with Matter and solar power monitoring
Tapo adds a new member to manage outdoor power.
Ward Zhou
The upcoming SwitchBot AI Hub loads NVR, Home Assistant, and Matter 1.4
The ultimate SwitchBot hub with AI and local control is a step closer to release.
Ward Zhou
Ad-supported streaming platform Tubi updates Matter Casting certification
Free content to cast via Matter, why not?
Ward Zhou
Google’s abandoned Nest thermostats revived with custom firmware
The retired Nest Gen 1 and Gen 2 thermostats can once more be part of your smart home
Christian Cawley
Ikea launches 21 new smart home devices with native Matter support
Here are the affordable Matter devices from Ikea available soon. Yes, we said TWENTY ONE.
Ward Zhou
CSA members work to integrate Matter into OpenWrt
A big union of open-source projects.
Ward Zhou
SwitchBot launches mmWave Presence Sensor and Smart Radiator Thermostat Matter Combo
The latest smart devices from SwitchBot offer precise motion detection and wire-free climate control.
Christopher Close
Ikea wants to unify your home Thread network
Ikea is working hard to push the open home further.
Ward Zhou
SIEGENIA launches Smart Window Handle Gen 2 with Matter-over-Thread
Secure your windows with Matter.
Ward Zhou
Yeelight opens up its platform for third-party Matter lights and sensors
Yeelight opening up puts it in a position that Hue can only dream of...
Ward Zhou
First Matter-certified EVSE device appears in database
Matter now extends to outdoors with your RV and boats.
Ward Zhou
Elecrow releases CrowPanel Advanced, a 7-inch smart display with Matter
ESP32-P4-based display and development board has some smart home applications
Christian Cawley
Home Assistant 2025.11 delivers a simpler, smarter home with Matter
More features are arriving to improve the Matter experience on Home Assistant.
Ward Zhou
Key Matter devices and prototypes showcased at Hong Kong International Lighting Fair
A look at what could be coming to light up your Matter setup.
Ward Zhou
New Aeotec Smart Home Hub 2 coming to US
The new Aeotec smart hub for Samsung SmartThings is twice as fast as the previous model, but ditches Z-Wave.
Christian Cawley