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Luminaires with Matter: A Trend Making Its Mark
Smart bulbs have an advantage: thanks to standardized lamp bases such as Medium (E26), Candelabra (E12), or GU10, they can be
Home Assistant Launches Beta of New Matter Server
The transition of Home Assistant’s Matter integration to a different software library has begun. In November 2025, the Open Home
Netatmo Introduces New Thermostats With Matter Hub
After 14 years, Netatmo (link) is renewing its heating portfolio. The smart home subsidiary of French electrical group Legrand is
Panasonic Integrates Matter Bridge Into Its HEMS Platform
Panasonic Japan has announced a comprehensive software update for its Home Energy Management System (HEMS). The AiSEG3 touchscreen controller (link)
ABB Updates Matter-Enabled Access Point
ABB (link), including its German subsidiary Busch-Jaeger (link), has updated the System Access Point for the free@home building automation system.
The Matter Innovations at CES 2026
This overview collects new products that are presented at CES 2026 in Las Vegas and that support the Matter smart
Matter Thermostat for Underfloor Heating From Warmup
Warmup (link), which describes itself as the world’s best-selling brand for underfloor heating, has added a new Matter-enabled room thermostat
What Is the Aliro Standard?
Aliro (link), developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), is an open specification designed to standardize access control. In simplified
The Matter Standard in 2026 – A Status Review
2025 was an eventful year for Matter. The number of committed manufacturers continued to grow. Companies such as Busch-Jaeger (ABB),
The Matter Standard in Industrial Automation
Matter is not just creating a new smart home standard. Its potential applications extend beyond the private sphere, as demonstrated
SmartThings Is the First Platform to Support Matter 1.5
That was fast: Samsung Electronics has announced that its smart home platform now supports Matter 1.5. With this move, the
From Homey: a Matter server for DIY enthusiasts
Until now, the HomeyOS smart home operating system was only available in combination with hardware. Control hubs such as the