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Jimmy Darts with Matter smart bulbs

Linkind and YouTuber Jimmy Darts release exclusive Matter bulbs in Walmart

In a team-up no one saw coming, a range of Jimmy Darts-endorsed Matter smart home bulbs are heading to Walmart to raise funds for “those in need.”
by Christian Cawley in #Extended Color Light #News
1 day ago
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Leedarson announces Matter-enabled smart bathroom exhaust fan

Leedarson launches the OREiN OL05S, a Matter 1.3-certified smart bathroom exhaust fan ($265.99) with integrated fan, tunable light, Bluetooth speaker, and sensors.
by Ward Zhou in #Air Purifier #Fan #News
1 day ago
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What is the Connectivity Standards Alliance?

The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) plays a leading role in the development of Matter and Zigbee. But that's just the beginning...
by Christian Cawley in #Explainer
2 days ago
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Yeelight plans Thread-based smart devices

Yeelight is entering the Thread market with a new IoT radio module, signaling future Matter-over-Thread lighting products and expanding options in the smart home.
by Ward Zhou in #Extended Color Light #Gateway #News
2 days ago
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Smart relays vs smart switches: which Is right for you?

If you're looking for a new smart home lighting solution, the answer isn't as straightforward as you might think.
by Bertel King in #On/Off Light #On/Off Plug-in Unit #Gateway #Dimmable Light #Explainer
3 days ago
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Amazon to update Matter Casting to 1.4 spec

Amazon Matter Casting apps for Android/iOS to update to Matter 1.4, enhancing stability and streaming to Fire TV devices.
by Ward Zhou in #Hub #News
3 days ago
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Which smart home platform is best on a Google Pixel?

Pixel users have multiple Matter smart home hub options: Google Home, SmartThings (Samsung hub needed), Home Assistant (privacy-focused), Amazon Alexa, or TP-Link Deco routers.
by Bertel King in #On/Off Light #Gateway #Hub #Explainer
4 days ago
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SmartSetup switches and outlets receive Matter 1.4 update

A new batch of Matter 1.4 updates is coming to the SmartSetup range of switches and outlets, thanks to the Fast Track Certification.
by Ward Zhou in #On/Off Plug-in Unit #News
4 days ago
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Govee to release Galaxy Light Projector 2 Pro

Govee's Matter-certified Galaxy Light Projector 2 Pro is coming soon, offering Wi-Fi/Bluetooth control and aurora/star projections for indoor ambiance.
by Ward Zhou in #Extended Color Light #News
5 days ago
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What smart home impovements can you expect in Matter 1.5 -- and when is it coming?

Matter 1.5 will expand smart home capabilities with new outdoor, climate, energy, camera, and HRAP devices, plus expanded closure controls.
by in #Temperature Sensor #Gateway #Industry News
5 days ago
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Nanoleaf introduces Matter Smart Multicolor Rope Light

Nanoleaf launches Matter Smart Multicolor Rope Light ($69.99, Walmart): 5-meter customizable RGB strip with 70 zones, ideal for creative indoor lighting.
by Ward Zhou in #Gateway #Extended Color Light #News
Friday, May 30, 2025
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The SwitchBot Hub 3 review: A universal remote with an identity crisis

The SwitchBot Hub 3 is a temperature and humidity sensor, motion detector, Bluetooth bridge, universal IR remote, virtual Matter buttons, and more… but is it too much?
by James Bruce in #Gateway #Review
Friday, May 30, 2025
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Eve Motionblinds Matter 1.3 update brings performance improvements, bug fixes, and more

Another Eve smart home device gets a Matter 1.3 spec upgrade. Here's what's new.
by Christopher Close in #Window Covering #News
Thursday, May 29, 2025
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Sonoff to release Zigbee/Thread PoE Dongle-M

Sonoff has introduced an upgraded dongle to boost your open-source smart home setup, compatible with Thread and Zigbee.
by Ward Zhou in #Hub #News
Thursday, May 29, 2025
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SwitchBot launches Matter-compatible WiFi Smart Garage Door Opener

SwitchBot's latest Matter device aims to simplify garage door monitoring with timely alerts, activity logging, and remote out-of-home controls.
by Christopher Close in #Gateway #News
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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New Xiaomi Matter lightbulb is available in Germany

Another tech giant starts to explore the Matter market, as Xiaomi announces the release of a new white and RGB smart bulb.
by Ward Zhou in #Extended Color Light #News
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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Aqara expands global Matter options with A-OK shade partnership

Aqara has partnered with A-OK to bring Matter-enabled motorized shades, including curtains and blinds, to global users, expanding smart home options.
by Ward Zhou in #Window Covering #Temperature Sensor #News
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
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Govee Pendant Light receives Matter certification

Govee is bringing more color to your kitchen and other rooms with an incredible Matter-compatible pendant light with various settings for RGB mixing and brightness.
by Ward Zhou in #Extended Color Light #News
Monday, May 26, 2025
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Govee introduced new Matter-compatible outdoor and gaming lights

Four more Matter-enabled lights from Govee are coming to elevate your home ambiance, from light bars to string lights and even a lamp post.
by Ward Zhou in #Extended Color Light #News
Friday, May 23, 2025
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Ikea Dirigera to bridge water leak detector and power meter to Matter

Almost all Ikea Zigbee devices will soon be Matter-compatible with the Dirigera Hub, thanks to a new update bringing the bridge to Matter 1.3 specification.
by Ward Zhou in #Gateway #News
Friday, May 23, 2025
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