This overview collects new products that are presented at CES 2025 in Las Vegas and that support the Matter smart home standard. We will be updating the article continuously during the electronics show. It is therefore worth checking back from time to time.
Click directly to the manufacturers: Aqara, CSA, EcoFlow, Google, Govee, LG, Nanoleaf, Powercast, Resideo (Honeywell), Roborock, Samsung, Schlage, Shelly, SwitchBot
Aqara: Panel Hub with Matter Bridge and more
Chinese smart home specialist Aqara (link) has traveled to Las Vegas with a lot of luggage and is presenting US versions of some products that will also be launched on the European market. First and foremost: the new Panel Hub S1 Plus. Its 6.9-inch (17.5 cm) touchscreen allows devices in the Aqara ecosystem to be controlled without the help of an app. As a smart home control panel, it presents buttons for lights, thermostats, door locks, etc. and can display live images from the company’s own surveillance cameras. Aqara has already shown the concept at other trade fairs, most recently at the IFA in Berlin in September 2024.
Touch screen control panel for the smart home
The US version has a slightly different aspect ratio than the EU model. Its 4:3 format (picture below) is due to the larger installation boxes the Americans have to cover. As expected, the hub serves as a Zigbee hub and at the same time as a Matter Bridge for Zigbee devices from Aqara. In addition to two hard-wired lights, it provides six wireless buttons for Matter, which can control third-party devices.
In combination with an Hub M3 from Aqara, which serves as a Matter Controller, the range of functions can be expanded at a later date. Thanks to the Border Router in the M3, Matter-over-Thread products that are not supported by the S1 Plus alone can also be connected. According to the manufacturer, a corresponding software update (OTA) is already in the works. It will be released after the market launch of the Panel Hub, which is planned for January 2025 in Europe. The North American version shown at CES is due to be released later in the year.
Hub M100: Entry-level in a radio stick format
Aqara’s new entry-level model is the M100 hub. The smarthome control center in wireless stick design can be connected directly to a corresponding socket via its USB plug (type A). This was already possible with the previous Hub E1 from Aqara, but the M100 offers new features. There is now a third wireless protocol: WLAN and Zigbee are joined by Thread. This makes the hub suitable as a Matter Bridge for Zigbee devices from Aqara and as a Border Router that supports Matter products from third-party manufacturers. An integrated Matter Controller can operate such third-party products. However, buyers of the entry-level model will not be able to combine it with other Aqara hubs to make the system more robust and powerful.
New sensors and push-buttons with Zigbee plus Thread
Also on show: a range of smart control elements that made their debut at IFA. Aqara is now announcing delivery dates for its H2 series push-buttons, which are compatible with both Thread and Zigbee. Customers in the EU will be able to purchase the light switch with two or four buttons from January 2025, with the dimmer following by the end of the first quarter. US versions have been announced for the first quarter (light switch) and the “course of the year” (dimmer). The situation is similar with the Wi-Fi Touchscreen Dial V1, a rotary knob with a circular touchscreen in the middle that controls hard-wired lights as well as devices and scenes in the smart home wirelessly. The EU version will be available from January, with the North American version following later this year.
Other new products from Aqara at CES include a Touchscreen Switch called S100 for the US market, which combines a contact-sensitive screen (1.3 inches) with physical buttons. It works with Wi-Fi, supports Matter and also serves as a Thread Border Router. It is joined by the W100 climate sensor and a wireless presence detector called FP300. Both can be integrated either via Thread or Zigbee. This means that users can operate the products not only in the Aqara ecosystem, but also on a Matter control center such as the Apple HomePod, on suitable Echo, Nest or SmartThings hubs.
CSA: Matter certification becomes easier
Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), the umbrella organisation for the Matter standard, has good news: At the start of CES, the manufacturers’ association announced that there will be relief for suppliers of Matter products (link). This is the CSA’s response to criticism from members who have complained that recertification of already published Matter products is costly and time-consuming. A new FastTrack Recertification Program (link) and a Portfolio Certification Program are intended to help companies bring their products to market faster and more cost-effectively.
The “Works with…” programs of Matter ecosystems like Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home and SmartThings represent a further obstacle for vendors. In order to be compatible and carry the respective logo, products must undergo processes of the corresponding platform in addition to their Matter certification. This is now about to change: as the CSA explains, Apple has started to accept the results of Alliance Interop Labs for its “Works With Apple Home” program. Google and SmartThings plan to follow later this year. Interestingly, Amazon is not mentioned in the article on the CSA blog.
EcoFlow: First energy management with Matter
With the latest two Matter releases (1.3 and 1.4), energy management has found its way into the standard. And EcoFlow (link) is now showing what it can look like in practice. The specialist for portable solar generators, home storage units and balcony power stations is thinking big and wants to optimize the flow of energy throughout a family home. Its Oasis energy management system incorporates products from Shelly and Matter-enabled devices in addition to its own solutions. The aim is to control electrical appliances in a way that keeps energy costs as low as possible without severely restricting living comfort or charging the battery of an electric car.
AI assistant for uncomplicated set-up
The manufacturer’s app serves as a control unit. This is where the measurement data and operating statuses of loads or generators come together. The user can store dynamic electricity tariffs and define which devices should be prioritized or switched off when resources are scarce. An assistant with artificial intelligence will help with the settings and suggest measures to optimize consumption.
Oasis works together with existing EcoFlow appliances such as Delta 3 Plus and River 3 Plus, but unfolds its full potential with the manufacturer’s professional home storage solutions, which include battery modules, photovoltaics, heat pumps or electric car charging stations. The PowerOcean system available in Europe can feed self-generated and stored energy into the power grid (“grid-tied”). A corresponding solution for the US market will be launched by the manufacturer over the course of 2025 under the name Ocean Pro.
Google: Matter, as it should be
At its I/O conference in May 2024, Google announced various improvements for smart home developers, which are now coming to fruition. The company has released the beta versions of its Home APIs for Android developers (link). Early Access partners have already been able to work with it. Eve Systems, for example, has used them to implement heating plans of its Matter thermostat in the recently released Eve app for Android. The possibilities of the APIs for control, commissioning and automation are now available to all Android developers. A corresponding program for iOS is set to follow in the coming months.
Of interest to users: In preparation for the new programming interfaces, Google has completed its “Home Runtime” project. It takes commands that were previously executed via the cloud to the Google Hubs. As a result, the platform benefits more from a major advantage of the Matter standard: local connections. Anyone who controls devices via a Google Hub at home will benefit from “more reliability, privacy and lower latency”, Jeannie Zhang, Product Manager for Google Home, told the US magazine “The Verge” (link).
Google is also investing time, manpower and resources in the further optimization of Matter. Alongside Apple and SmartThings, the company is joining the initiative to simplify the certification of products (see CSA, above). And together with chip manufacturer MediaTek, it has developed a radio module that combines WiFi, Bluetooth and Thread. Designed to make it easier for OEM manufacturers to produce low-cost products with Thread.
Govee: more luminaires with Matter support
Lighting manufacturer Govee (link) was one of the first Matter providers. So it’s no surprise that the latest products at CES once again support the standard – at least in their basic functions, as extras like the new “AI Lightning Bot” are naturally only available in the manufacturer’s app. The smart AI assistant helps to feed the matrix display of the new Gaming Pixel Light with graphic patterns (image below).
Those who prefer pixel art in large format can purchase the Mini Panel Lights from Govee, which are already available: square light panels for the wall, of which up to 120 can be interconnected. Also new and available from the second quarter of 2025: the portable Table Lamp 2 Pro with integrated speaker from JBL.
LG: Smarthome screen on the microwave
LG Electronics (link) is expanding its signature lineup with new home appliances. The “over-the-range” microwave is particularly interesting for the Matter smart home. A 27-inch full HD screen sits on the front of the built-in oven, which is not only suitable for watching movies and TV. Its touchscreen provides access to the dashboard of LG’s own ThinQ smart home solution. This allows control of AI devices from LG as well as compatible Thread and Matter products from other brands. Three integrated cameras provide a “view” of the interior, showing either live images or time-lapse recordings of the cooking process.
Nanoleaf: Matter Smart Multicolor Floor Lamp
As expected, Matter plays a subordinate role for Nanoleaf at CES 2025. The manufacturer announced last year that it would not be offering any new light sources in the Thread standard for the time being – and so the new product on show works with Wi-Fi. Nanleaf’s “Matter Smart Multicolor Floor Lamp” uses the Matter over WiFi wireless protocol. Its pole-shaped body is 140 cm high and fitted with 72 LEDs, which are divided into 24 zones. These sections can be controlled together or individually to create a gradient effect on the wall. They provide either colored or adjustable white light (2200 to 6500 Kelvin). The Nanoleaf app is responsible for dynamic color scenes, animations and user-defined color palettes. Things like timer switching and voice control are possible when integrated into a Matter platform.
Powercast: Thread sensors without battery
Not yet a final product, but an interesting showcase: Powercast (link) is presenting a Matter-enabled door and window contact without batteries at CES. The sensor is powered via the air. The US company from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, calls its technology “RF-Power” – because radio waves (RF = Radio Frequency) are used for wireless power transmission.
Radio waves transmit energy through the air
The principle: A radio transmitter called Powerspot broadcasts radio waves in the license-free ISM band (915 MHz). Its counterpart – a small receiver chip in the smart home sensor – converts them into direct current (DC). The transmitter station can supply several of these “powerharvester” chips in the room with energy. According to the manufacturer, they can be up to 25 feet (7.62 meters) away. The process is certified by the licensing authorities in the USA (FCC) and Canada (ISED) and Powercast has been working on it for years. According to the company, it holds more than 300 patents worldwide for wireless power transmission – from the microwatt to the kilowatt range.
Powercast collaborated with Nordic Semiconductor for the Matter sensor. The Norwegian chip specialist (link) combined a Powerharvester with its Thread module. The conversion efficiency is said to be 75 percent. Meaning that a large proportion of the high-frequency signals are actually converted into energy and do not dissipate unused in the room. Whether this is enough and design effort is worthwhile for manufacturers remains to be seen in practice.
Resideo: Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat
Arizona-based Honeywell spin-off Resideo has announced a new wall thermostat for the US and Canadian markets at CES. The Honeywell Home X2S smart thermostat (link) works with Wi-Fi and will support the Matter standard when it goes on sale in spring 2025. Target temperatures and schedules will also be controllable via Resideo’s First Alert app, which offers convenience features such as automatic absence detection. The thermostat will cost 80 US dollars, support the 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi frequency bands and is said to be compatible with most local HVAC systems.
Roborock: new Saros series with Matter 1.4
It seems that vacuum and mopping robots are becoming a driver for Matter in the home. Three of five models that Roborock (link) is presenting at CES support the smart home standard. They are part of the new Saros series, which the manufacturer is unveiling for the first time in Las Vegas. Thanks to low height, they are able to manoeuvre under deep beds or sofas and their drive can also overcome door thresholds up to a height of four centimetres. The top model, the Saros Z70 (pictured below), has an extendable articulated arm with a gripper that picks objects weighing up to 300 grams that are lying around and moves them out of the way.
All three – Saros 10, Saros 10R and Saros Z70 – will receive an over-the-air (OTA) update for Matter, the manufacturer promises. While doing so, Roborock will also update the devices to Matter version 1.4, knowing very well that hardly any platform fully supports this latest release. Only Home Assistant has implemented the specifications in its software. Apple Home users are still waiting for their ecosystem to support robot vacuums at all. The function announced for iOS18 is still pending.
Samsung: new M9 monitor with SmartThings Hub
The so-called “smart monitors” from Samsung (link) traditionally also contain a controller for the company’s own SmartThings ecosystem. They fit into the company’s multi-hub concept, which provides for such control centres on all kinds of devices in the home. From televisions to soundbars and fridges.
The smart home on a 32-inch screen diagonal
At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, the Koreans are presenting the latest member of their networked monitor family. The Smart Monitor M9 – model number M90SF – has a 32-inch OLED screen and an integrated 4K video camera. A perfect match for the system’s own “Map View”, which displays installed smart home devices on a floor plan. Samsung’s own Tizen operating system runs as software – together with apps that are familiar from the manufacturer’s smart TVs. For example, Netflix videos can be watched or Matter devices in the SmartThings installation can be controlled without having to switch on the connected computer. Information on the price and a launch date have not yet been provided.
Schlage: US smart lock featuring Matter over Thread
The long-established lock manufacturer from San Francisco (link) announced its first product with Matter over Thread at CES. The “Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt” can not only be integrated into Matter systems. It is also equipped with an Ultra Wideband Chip (UWB), designed to help a paired and UWB-enabled smartphone to unlock the door particularly quickly and securely. To achieve this, the speed and direction of approaching users are calculated to open the lock exactly when they they are about to enter. This approach is much more precise than the established Bluetooth method, which often opens the door from several meters away – even if it was not intended. The Matter smart lock from Schlage is due to be launched on the North American market later this year. The manufacturer has not yet given an exact date.
Shelly: Gen4 adds multi-protocol support
While Shelly is still in the process of delivering products from its 3rd generation of devices with Matter, the company has already ignited the next stage in Las Vegas. Its upcoming Gen4 series will offer multi-protocol support, enabling connections via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee and Matter. Users will be able to switch between protocols and use the smart home ecosystem of their choice. The decision to use Zigbee is notable as Shelly only recently announced new Z-Wave products for the US market. However, it could pave the way for Thread to also be offered if required. Both are based on the same transmission protocol (IEEE 802.15.4) and there are already products on the market, such as those from Aqara and Bosch, that support both Zigbee and Thread.
The new range includes several updated devices, including relays, switches, sensors and plug-and-play products such as the Shelly Plug US Gen4. As with the third generation, there will also be mini relays that are 35 percent smaller than the normal models. Also planned: a wireless water leakage sensor. The manufacturer is expecting the first wave of devices as early as Q1 2025.
SwitchBot: versatile smart lock and vacuum robot
The inventors of the wireless push-button switch “SwitchBot” (link) take a two-pronged approach when it comes to Matter. The majority of Bluetooth-based products can be integrated into Matter systems via a SwitchBot hub. This includes the new Lock Ultra, which uses the hub as a Bridge.
Universal SwitchBot Lock Ultra
According to the manufacturer, the Ultra should unlock particularly quickly and be universally applicable. The motor drive fits 99.9 percent of all existing locks – in the EU as well as in the US – the announcement states. For exceptional cases where a standard installation is not possible, the company intends to produce suitable adapters using 3D printing. High reliability – even in the event of a power failure, long periods of absence and low temperatures – is guaranteed by a triple power supply: in addition to the rechargeable battery, a cold-resistant emergency battery and a super capacitor are installed, which temporarily stores power for up to five opening or locking processes.
S20 Pro: Matter-certified robotic vacuum cleaner
With its Wi-Fi products, SwitchBot follows the direct route to Matter – without a detour via a hub or bridge. This group includes the switching modules for flush-mounted installation (Relay Switch 1 / 1PM) and the new S20 Pro vacuum and mopping robot. The top model will be Matter-certified when it is launched on the market. Like other robot vacuum manufacturers, SwitchBot is likely to wait with support until all major ecosystems are prepared for the product category.
The S20 Pro has an all-in-one base station and will be available in two versions. The smaller variant has a normal water tank, while the higher model with a sanitary connection can manage its fresh and waste water automatically. Both are equipped with functions such as deep cleaning, high-temperature mop drying, dust extraction and automatic refilling of cleaning solution.
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