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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

Ikea Dirigera firmware update targets Matter onboarding and pairing issues

IKEA is tackling the "onboarding hurdle" with a fresh firmware update for its Dirigera hub. Version 2.934.0 looks to silence critics and smooth out Matter pairing.

Christian Cawley Monday, March 9, 2026

Apple extends N1 chip and Thread to new MacBook and iPad Air

Thread is now a regular for Apple products.

Ward Zhou Thursday, March 5, 2026

Aqara launches Multi-State Sensor P100 with Matter support

Unlock more creativities in your home automation.

Ward Zhou Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Kickstarter sensation InvisOutlet Aura launches on Amazon

Intecular's Matter-compatible in-wall outlet and night light combo makes it retail debut.

Christopher Close Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Instagram-trending VARMBLIXT Matter lamp arrives in IKEA stores

You can now decorate your wall with the new Matter arrival from IKEA.

Ward Zhou Monday, March 2, 2026

Home Assistant 2026.3 beta adds initial support for Matter RVC service areas

You can finally automate Matter 1.4 vacuum cleaner to clean specific rooms.

Ward Zhou Friday, February 27, 2026

Aliro 1.0 is here to unify smart lock access within Apple, Google and Samsung wallets

Next gen door lock access standard finally arrives.

Ward Zhou Thursday, February 26, 2026

Report flags camera access flaw in DJI ROMO robot vacuum

When your robot vacuum spills more than dust.

Ward Zhou Saturday, February 14, 2026

Xiaomi expands global Matter listings with a new retrofit lock

More Matter devices are coming from the smart phone giant.

Ward Zhou Tuesday, February 10, 2026

SwitchBot AI Hub will soon run OpenClaw

Not content with being a neat little NVR with local AI processing, the SwitchBot AI Hub is gaining a new superpower: an autonomous AI agent in the form of OpenClaw.

James Bruce Monday, February 9, 2026

Eve expands retrofit MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit line with a new solution for smaller roller tubes

With broader sizing and Matter-over-Thread connectivity, Eve’s latest MotionBlinds motor brings automated comfort to more households.

Christopher Close Monday, February 9, 2026

Dreame’s first Matter doorlock sets to release in 2026

Dreame is expanding its smart home empire with Matter.

Ward Zhou Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Aqara releases Matter-ready camera G350 in China

The next-gen Matter camera from Aqara is now available.

Ward Zhou Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Google Home app update enables support for button, humidity, and robot vacuum actions

Google Home finally gets physical with button actions and more.

Christopher Close Tuesday, February 3, 2026

SmartWings opens the blinds at CES 2026

SmartWings unveiled its Matter blinds at CES 2026, featuring whisper-quiet motors and custom support for arched windows to boost your home’s energy efficiency.

Christian Cawley Tuesday, February 3, 2026

IKEA Matter DUBBELKISEL light driver VARMBLIXT lamp duo passed certification

A quick swap to enable Matter for your IKEA cabinet lights.

Ward Zhou Monday, February 2, 2026