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Gladys Assistant with Matter

Gladys Assistant adds Matter support

Gladys Assistant integrates Matter for wider device control, simplified setup, and enhanced reliability in this open-source platform.
by Christian Cawley in #Hub #News
2 days ago
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Qorvo adds three new chipsets to its Matter portfolio

Advanced chipsets are coming to bring more options for Matter device makers.
by Ward Zhou in #Gateway #Industry News
3 days ago
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LG to add a new wall switch to its Thread offerings

LG silently strengthens its leadership in Matter and Thread market with a new connected light switch.
by Ward Zhou in #On/Off Light #News
4 days ago
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Which smart home brands are truly investing in Matter? (And which just slapped a logo on the box...)

Save yourself the frustration and shop brands that are all-in on Matter.
by Bertel King in #Hub #Extended Color Light #Air Purifier #Explainer
5 days ago
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New Matter water leak detector surfaces on social media

PuzL Labs is developing PuzL Detect, a Matter-native water leak detector with temp/humidity sensing and rope probe, which could be first of its kind.
by Ward Zhou in #Water Leak Detector #News
5 days ago
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Govee Skyline review: the ambient light fixture your walls have been waiting for

The Govee Skyline is a beautifully subtle, wall-mounted ambient light strip that fills hard-to-illuminate ceiling gaps with soft, customizable projection lighting.
by James Bruce in #Extended Color Light #Review
6 days ago
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Ikea’s first Matter-over-Thread ceiling light leaked

Another Ikea Matter-over-Thread device leaked, one that can certainly brighten up your evening.
by Ward Zhou in #Extended Color Light #News
6 days ago
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Home Assistant 2025.5 update adds some Matter improvements

Home Assistant's 2025.5 update adds Matter support for water heaters and SwitchBot Roller Shade/Hub Mini, plus Z-Wave LR, and the platform hits 2M users.
by Christian Cawley in #Gateway #News
Friday, May 9, 2025
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TP-Link launches new Matter-compatible Tapo P316M Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip

TP-link's latest Matter device offers multiple smart outlets, convenient USB ports, and energy monitoring capabilities, making it well-suited for a home office or theater.
by Christopher Close in #On/Off Plug-in Unit #News
Thursday, May 8, 2025
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It's time to fix the labeling on bridged Matter devices

The badging of certain smart home devices as "Matter" compatible when they require a bridge is causing concern and confusion among smart home users.
by Ward Zhou in #Gateway #Hub #Explainer
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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Matter 1.4.1 brings a better setup experience

Matter 1.4.1 arrives with enhanced setup, multi-device QR codes, and NFC onboarding, streamlining smart home device integration. Rollout times vary.
by Ward Zhou in #Hub #Industry News
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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Shelly launches 1L Gen 3 & 2L Gen 3 neutral‑free Wi‑Fi relays

Shelly's new listings would bring Matter to light switches without neutral wires.
by Ward Zhou in #On/Off Light Switch #News
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
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What is the difference between Matter and eWeLink?

Matter and eWeLink both play key roles in the smart home ecosystem, but they tackle the problem from different angles. Matter is a universal standard for device compatibility, while eWeLink is a platform built to manage and control smart devices—especially Sonoff hardware, but also Matter devices.
by James Bruce in #On/Off Plug-in Unit #Explainer
Monday, May 5, 2025
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Eve joins Works with Home Assistant, bringing better local automations

Another major device manufacturer joins the Home Assistant partnership via Matter.
by Ward Zhou in #On/Off Plug-in Unit #Contact Sensor #Occupancy Sensor #Thermostat #Hub #News
Monday, May 5, 2025
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How to boot up your PC with a Matter switch

Learn how to boot your PC remotely with Matter using a Sonoff MINI-D Switch or SwitchBot Relay Switch 1.
by Ward Zhou in #On/Off Plug-in Unit #Gateway #How To
Friday, May 2, 2025
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Aqara W100 Climate Sensor review: A great but unfinished piece for Matter

Aqara's W100 Climate Sensor reviewed: dual Zigbee/Matter support, sleek design, long battery, but Matter mode lacks key features. $39.99.
by Ward Zhou in #Temperature Sensor #Review
Thursday, May 1, 2025
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New Ikea smart light Blomprakt appears on FCC

Ikea Blomprakt smart lamp spotted in FCC filings! "Beautiful flora" light likely uses Zigbee, hinting at Matter compatibility via the Dirigera hub. Global launch expected. #SmartHome #Ikea #Matter
by Ward Zhou in #Gateway #News
Thursday, May 1, 2025
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This one thing makes most smart home platforms vulnerable

Most smart homes get a lot less smart when the internet goes out. Not all Matter-compatible platforms are affected by this, but it's something you should plan for.
by Bertel King in #Hub #Explainer
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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Eve Weather receives Matter 1.3 update and unit switch feature

More Eve devices are getting updates, bringing them up to Matter 1.3 specification.
by Ward Zhou in #Temperature Sensor #News
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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Zigbee, Z-Wave, or Thread? What to know before buying your next smart home device

If you're building a smart home, you might be confused: Zigbee, Z-Wave, or Thread? Well, the answer is straightforward -- when in doubt, look for Matter.
by Bertel King in #Gateway #Explainer
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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