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Matter 1.5 Arrives – Bringing Long-Awaited Cameras
Many users of the Matter standard have been waiting for this: Version 1.5 of the specifications adds cameras as a
Meross Expands Into Matter over Thread
The Chinese manufacturer Meross (link) has so far focused primarily on Wi-Fi for its Matter-compatible products. The new MS605 presence
FP300: Aqara’s Matter-Enabled Presence Sensor
The FP300 presence multisensor from Aqara (link) makes smart home automation more reliable and more precise. Its microwave radar technology
New App Turns Homey Pro into a Matter Bridge
The smart home hubs Homey Pro and Homey Pro mini from Athom (link) have been working as Matter Controllers for
These Thermostats Support the Matter Standard
Using Matter-enabled thermostats to control home heating has clear advantages. Perhaps the most important: In the cross-brand smart home standard,
Ikea Announces 21 New Matter-Compatible Products
Ikea is overhauling its smart home lineup from the ground up and has announced 21 new products (link). The range
TP-Link: Outdoor Smart Plug with Matter for Europe
Smart plugs have become a staple in many smart homes, but when it comes to weatherproof models for outdoor use,
Siegenia Relaunches Matter-Enabled Window Handle
Siegenia has released a successor to its Matter-enabled window handle. Unlike the first model introduced in 2024, the Smart Window Handle
Changing the Thread Network on Ikea’s Dirigera Hub
Anyone using Thread as the wireless protocol in their smart home should make sure all devices share the same network.
10 Tips for a Stable Thread Network
Some say that the launch of the Matter standard in November 2022 came too early for Thread. The radio protocol
Samsung Devices with a Built-In Thread Border Router
The electronics giant behind SmartThings doesn’t always make a big deal about its progress. As a result, many Samsung devices
Eve Shutter Switch Gains Matter Support
Munich-based smart home manufacturer Eve Systems (link), now part of ABB, is expanding its European lineup with the Matter-enabled version of the Eve