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Launch in Germany: Alexa+ Automates Automation
Talk of a “paradigm shift” should be used with caution – the term is overused. Alexa Plus (link), however, could
Thread Networks: As You Route, So You Mesh
The headline above isn’t mine. Lars Felber, Director PR at Eve Systems, coined the playful phrase during a conversation – riffing on
Siegenia: Window Sensor With Matter for Concealed Installation
Siegenia (link) is bringing its long-announced Smart Sensor for windows and sliding doors to market. Following its Matter-enabled window handle, the
FritzSmart Gateway: Update Expands Matter Features
Berlin-based company Fritz (link) has released the latest update for its gateway featuring a Matter Bridge. Software version 8.26 brings
Homey 13.1: Update Brings More Matter Into the Home
Dutch smart home specialist Athom has rolled out an update (link) for its Homey platform. What stands out about software
Matter 1.5.1: Camera Refinements and More Flexibility
The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) today released Matter 1.5.1 (link) — a maintenance update to the cross-manufacturer smart home standard
Rademacher: Belt Winder with Matter over Thread
Electrically operated roller shutters are still far from standard. While they are more common in new builds, manual operation is
New Switch Series from Hager Featuring Matter
Wired wall switches with Matter functionality represent a gap in the market, at least in Europe. There are products like
Schüco: Matter Wireless Sensor for Concealed Installation
Schüco (link) ranks among the best-known brands in the German window manufacturing industry. However, the Schüco Group, headquartered in Bielefeld,
Nuki Launches Sales of Its Aliro Keypad with NFC
The smart lock specialist Nuki (link) is fully committed to Matter. In 2023, the first compatible lock drives came to market –
Aqara’s First Matter Camera is Now Available
With the Camera Hub G350, Aqara (link) claims to be launching the world’s first Matter-certified surveillance camera. The device combines
Shelly Announces Additional Matter Products for 2026
New products are pouring out of Shelly Group’s (link) development pipeline. For the coming weeks and months, the European manufacturer has