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Ugreen Postpones HomeAgent Launch for the Second Time
Ugreen appears to be postponing the launch of its Kickstarter campaign for its HomeAgent systems once again. Instead of November
Matter 1.6.1 Arrives on the First Platforms
In addition to the CSA’s official Software Development Kit, matter.js now implements the specifications of Matter 1.6.1. The alternative SDK, developed independently of the
Apple Launches Smart Home Initiative – But Not Everywhere
On October 13, Apple unveiled its first smart home hub with a screen, called HomeView (link). It combines home automation via
SmartThings Update: Matter 1.6 and Local App Control
Samsung has announced (link) that its SmartThings ecosystem now supports Matter 1.6 . The update is also intended to improve stability and
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,
Matter at IFA 2026: More Thread and Even More China
A company representative told me in Berlin that “the wind has probably gone out of Matter’s sails.” That impression could
Ugreen: A New Player in the Matter Arena
UGREEN is preparing to enter the smart home market as a new provider. Ahead of IFA, the company announced its
Beta Test: LIFX Switches From Matter Over Wi-Fi to Thread
Smart lighting specialist LIFX (link) is launching a beta test for Matter over Thread. As the company, which is owned by U.S. lighting
Eve Launches EU Version of Its Matter Wall Thermostat
At CES 2026, Eve Systems unveiled its first Matter-enabled wall thermostat – a model designed for water-based underfloor heating systems
UniFi Gets Its Own Thread Border Router
The adoption of the Thread radio protocol still leaves room for improvement in both residential and professional installations. While Wi-Fi
Shelly Evaluates Matter Over Thread for Gen4 Devices
Shelly may also equip its fourth-generation devices with Matter over Thread in the future. This is suggested by a recent
Philips Hue: Details on the Next Generation With Thread
The wireless protocol Thread will become an integral part of the Philips Hue ecosystem alongside Zigbee and Bluetooth. Manufacturer Signify