Matter News from the Web
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New Tapo Products with Matter from TP-Link
Two new Matter-enabled devices expand TP-Link’s smart home range (link). The Chinese manufacturer is adding a somewhat dissimilar duo to
Maco Brings Invisible Matter Contacts for Doors and Windows
The Austrian company Mayer & Co Beschläge – better known as Maco (link) – is expanding its range with a
What does “Matter over Bridge” Mean?
To start with: “Matter over Bridge” is not an official term. The phrase isn’t used in the Matter smart home
These Matter Smart Plugs Report Energy Data
Since version 1.3, the Matter standard has included support for energy monitoring. Devices that support this feature can report information
New Versioning: Matter 1.4.1 Is a Minor Update
This time, there’s no major version jump: The regular spring update to the Matter specifications doesn’t carry the expected version
“An Alternative to the Official Matter SDK”
An interview with Ingo Fischer, software developer and lead of the open-source project matter.js (link). The additional software developer kit
IoT Gateway for KNX: the Reverse Matter Bridge
So far, connecting professional KNX installations with the Matter standard has mostly gone in one direction: from KNX to Matter.
Samsung Devices with Integrated SmartThings Hubs
Samsung has published a list of its devices that come with a built-in SmartThings hub (link). These devices can serve
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
Matter for Electricians: an Overview of Pro Solutions
The Matter smart home standard is finding its way into the professional market. Alongside KNX and proprietary systems, products with
Eve Systems Introduces Energy Reporting with Matter
The Eve Energy is among the first smart plugs on the market to report the power consumption of connected devices
Aqara Expands its Matter Features
More device types and extended bridge functionality – this is how the latest Matter update from Aqara (link) can be