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Eve expands Matter-over-Thread lineup with minimalist smart thermostat at CES 2026

Eve’s first Matter thermostat is a privacy-first HVAC solution that operates without the need for a subscription, user account, or cloud connection.

by Christopher Close in #Thermostat #News

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Aqara upgrades product line at CES with Matter and Aliro

Here are new Matter flagships from Aqara.

by Ward Zhou in #Camera #Thermostat #Door Lock #Occupancy Sensor #Contact Sensor #News

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Xthings introduces Matter smart locks and AI security cameras

Aliro is around the corner.

by Ward Zhou in #Hub #Door Lock #News

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Govee Sky Ceiling Light brings daylight to Matter homes

The Matter lighting giant just released more.

by Ward Zhou in #Extended Color Light #News

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Home Assistant 2026.1 offers better access to Matter and Thread

Matter and Thread just get easier to use with Home Assistant.

by Ward Zhou in #Hub #News

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Matter improved my home in these 5 ways in 2025

I took a chance on many Matter products this year, and my home is better off for it.

by Bertel King in #On/Off Light #Gateway #Thermostat #Temperature Sensor #Other #Explainer

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My 4 favorite Matter purchases of 2025

Not every Matter product I purchased this year was a winner, but these four have become cherished additions to my home.

by Bertel King in #On/Off Light #Extended Color Light #Thermostat #Temperature Sensor #Explainer

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Year of my Matter experience: the joy, the surprise, and the frustration

Here are my overall takes on how Matter has evolved the smart home in 2025.

by Ward Zhou in #Explainer

Monday, December 29, 2025

Top industrial trends of Matter ecosystem in 2025

What’s going on with Matter participants?

by Ward Zhou in #Explainer

Monday, December 29, 2025

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Your Matter smart home still needs buttons, and the options are getting better

Matter isn't only for apps and voice assistants.

by Bertel King in #Thermostat #Smart Button #Other #Generic Switch #Explainer

Saturday, December 27, 2025

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2025 is nearly over: Here's why I'm still choosing Wi-Fi for my smart home devices

Matter over Thread is elegant in theory and infuriating in practice. From broken meshes to zero debugging, here’s why Wi-Fi still wins in my smart home.

by James Bruce in #On/Off Plug-in Unit #Explainer

Friday, December 26, 2025

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Five Matter milestones achieved in 2025

A look at how the smart home world shifted in 2025, thanks to Matter.

by Ward Zhou in #Hub #Camera #Temperature Sensor #Occupancy Sensor #Basic Video Player #Color Temperature Light #Industry News

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Best Matter smart home items 2025

The best Matter devices we saw in 2025

2025 saw Matter move from aspirational to functional. After testing 40 devices, we've found the top 10 standouts that delivered on tech, value, and performance.

by Christian Cawley in #Extended Color Light #On/Off Light Switch #Air Purifier #Occupancy Sensor #Other #Generic Switch #Dimmable Light #Review

Monday, December 22, 2025

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SmartSetup launches Matter-compatible night light, relay, blind motor, and water leak sensor

SmartSetup expands its smart home product suite with four new Matter-over-Thread devices.

by Christopher Close in #On/Off Plug-in Unit #News

Friday, December 19, 2025

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Powerful Matter integration with Homey now runs everywhere

The powerful Matter platform is now more accessible.

by Ward Zhou in #Hub #News

Thursday, December 18, 2025

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Tevinge's new smart plug and shutoff valve offer Matter-over-Thread connectivity at an affordable price

Two new Thread-enabled devices from Tevinge provide convenience, protection, and seamless Matter integration.

by Christopher Close in #On/Off Plug-in Unit #On/Off Light Switch #News

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

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Feedback on Ikea Bilresa remotes brings out the unsolved issues with Matter

Don't worry, Ikea: dimming a light is still a messy task on most Matter platforms.

by Ward Zhou in #Dimmable Light #News

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

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Sonoff AirGuard 07P and 08P review: Solid Matter air quality sensors for Wi-Fi homes

Plain look, fan heart: a look at new Matter air quality sensors

by Ward Zhou in #Air Quality Sensor #Review

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

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DEWENWILS Matter-compatible Plug-in Dimmer Switch now available on Amazon

Fresh off the release of the first Matter-compatible low-voltage landscape transformer just a few months ago, DEWENWILS has launched another unique smart home solution designed for the great indoors.

by Christopher Close in #Hub #News

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

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iRobot acquisition by PICEA: what the bankruptcy means for Matter users

Your Matter RVC cleans still with potential limits.

by Ward Zhou in #Robotic Vacuum Cleaner #News

Monday, December 15, 2025

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