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Aeotec Smart Home Hub 2

New Aeotec Smart Home Hub 2 coming to US

The new Aeotec smart hub for Samsung SmartThings is twice as fast as the previous model, but ditches Z-Wave.
by Christian Cawley in #Hub #Gateway #News
4 hours ago
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Ikea Dirigera now bridges water leak detectors and power meters to Matter

Ikea moves further in Matter Bridge capabilities for Dirigera Hub.
by Ward Zhou in #Hub #Gateway #News
9 hours ago
Thirdreality smart garage door opener

ThirdReality Smart Garage Door Opener is available for preorder

A wire-free Matter option is here for your garage door.
by Ward Zhou in #Extended Color Light #On/Off Light Switch #Generic Switch #News
1 day ago
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Warmup releases the 7iE Smart Matter WiFi Thermostat

Warmup's 7iE Smart Matter WiFi Thermostat is here, bringing Matter control and SmartGeo technology to underfloor heating systems for up to 25% energy savings.
by Christian Cawley in #Thermostat #News
1 day ago
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Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition Review: Open Source, for Better or Worse

As an open and community-backed project, Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition is impressive, but it isn't without its quirks—or its bugs.
by Bertel King in #Other #Review
3 days ago
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Lifx launches budget-friendly Matter A19 bulb

Premium light makers are getting more accessible.
by Ward Zhou in #Gateway #Extended Color Light #Color Temperature Light #News
4 days ago
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Silicon Labs highlights long-range Matter concept and new multiprotocol chips

The chipset maker advances its tech to extend Matter applications.
by Ward Zhou in #Gateway #Hub #Industry News
5 days ago
SwitchBot Matter enabled Light Series

SwitchBot launches Matter-enabled Light Series

Expanding into smart lighting seems like the obvious next step for one of the most interesting connected home hardware providers.
by Christian Cawley in #Extended Color Light #News
5 days ago
Aws outage 2

How an AWS outage left the smart home ecosystem in the dark

Will your Matter setup survive from next cloud outage?
by Ward Zhou in #Hub #Extended Color Light #Bridge #Industry News
6 days ago
SwitchBot Candle Warmer Lamp

SwitchBot expands Matter lighting range, adds Candle Warmer Lamp

Smart lighting is one of the best ways to make a smart home feel responsive and modern.
by Christian Cawley in #Dimmable Light #News
6 days ago
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Lafaer LWR01 presence sensor review: a raw innovator

The first Matter-over-Thread presence sensor is here -- but is it what you want?
by Ward Zhou in #Occupancy Sensor #Review
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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Top IoT cellular module provider Quectel bets on Matter

Another notable firm steps in with pre-built module to speed up Matter development.
by Ward Zhou in #Gateway #Bridge #Industry News
Monday, October 20, 2025
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First PLC Matter Bridge appears in CSA database

Matter keeps expanding with the new PCL Matter Bridge.
by Ward Zhou in #Gateway #Explainer #Industry News
Friday, October 17, 2025
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Home Assistant Yellow is discontinued, here are the alternatives

Here are options to run Home Assistant with Matter.
by Ward Zhou in #Hub #News #Explainer
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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Wi-Fi 8 is coming, and here are the benefits you’ll get for your Matter setup

The next-gen Wi-Fi technology is on the way, and your smart home is one of the destinations.
by Ward Zhou in #Hub #Explainer #Industry News
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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Haijai Switch from DK-AI: Six buttons, three relays, and a motion sensor

The Haijai Matter-over-Thread smart switch from DK-AI combines six programmable buttons, three relays, and a built-in motion sensor in a fully Matter-native design. It’s the most complete and reliable smart light switch I’ve tested—as long as your wiring supports it.
by James Bruce in #Generic Switch #Review
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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How to set up a PoE Thread dongle in Home Assistant

A guide to use Thread dongles with Home Assistant.
by Ward Zhou in #Hub #Other #How To #Explainer
Friday, October 10, 2025
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How to add a smart bulb to Home Assistant

Adding a Matter smart bulb with Home Assistant is a great way to kick off your smart home
by Bertel King in #Gateway #Hub #How To
Thursday, October 9, 2025
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Best value Govee products during Amazon Prime Day

It’s the final day of Amazon Prime Day, so grab the opportunity to shop these RGB lights from Govee.
by Ward Zhou in #Extended Color Light #News
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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Top Matter-compatible smart home deals for Prime Day 2025

Upgrade your home with these cross-platform, Matter-ready smart devices — all with exclusive Prime Day discounts.
by Christian Cawley in #On/Off Plug-in Unit #Door Lock #Thermostat #Extended Color Light #Air Purifier #Gateway #Explainer
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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