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Smart home notifications are more curse than blessing

There are many reasons to want smart devices, but notifications may not be one of them after all.
by Bertel King in #Explainer
10 hours ago
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All-new 5th-generation Eve Thermo appears in CSA certification database

An redesigned version of a Matter-enabled smart home essential may be coming soon.
by Christopher Close in #Thermostat #News
1 day ago
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Aqara MagicPad S1 Plus gains Siri and AirPlay support via new firmware update

Aqara's light switch and home dashboard hybrid gets even smarter thanks to a new update.
by Christopher Close in #Hub #News
1 day ago
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Home Assistant 2025.12 adds enhancements to Matter sensor, doorlock, and covering

Check out the new Matter features for Home Assistant.
by Ward Zhou in #Hub #News
2 days ago
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Open Home Foundation announces adoption of Matter.JS

Matter.JS adoption sets the stage for a certified, high-quality open source implementation.
by Ward Zhou in #Hub #Industry News
2 days ago
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Govee Xmas Sparkle Lights review: Maximum twinkle

They’re brighter, smarter, and “more sparkly” than the Xmas Strings 2 — and still DreamView and Matter compatible — but the complex app is starting to show signs that it's really not suitable for simple holiday displays.
by James Bruce in #Extended Color Light #Review
3 days ago
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Top Matter offers for power users during Black Friday season

Discover advanced Matter options to modify your home creatively this Black Friday.
by Ward Zhou in #Window Covering #Extended Color Light #On/Off Plug-in Unit #On/Off Light #News
3 days ago
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Permanent lights, temporary price: grab a set of Nanoleaf's multicolor outdoor lights for as low as $59 this Black Friday

Make this year's trip up the ladder your last with this amazing Nanoleaf deal at Walmart.
by Christopher Close in #Extended Color Light #News
4 days ago
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Top discounts for Aqara smart home kit for Black Friday

All the bargain Aqara door looks, sensors, and cameras with Matter capabilities.
by Ward Zhou in #Camera #Hub #Door Lock #Gateway #News
4 days ago
SwitchBot Candle Lamp Warmer

Will the SwitchBot Candle Warmer Lamp make your smart house a home?

Tthis Matter-enabled device offers flame-free ambiance, easy setup, dimming, and is a great way to introduce smart home comforts.
by Christian Cawley in #Dimmable Light #Review
5 days ago
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Integrating 50 lights with a smart home ecosystem

It's the smart features that really Matter.
by Bertel King in #Hub #Explainer
5 days ago
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Issues I ran into while installing Matter smart switches

Installing Matter smart switches involves unexpected hurdles: complex 3/4-way wiring, crowded multi-gang boxes, tricky neutral wire bundles, and hidden costs like wall plates.
by Bertel King in #On/Off Light #Explainer
6 days ago
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Best Matter gifts to pick during Black Friday

Struggling with gifting options? Here are some ideas for the holiday season.
by Ward Zhou in #Extended Color Light #Dimmable Plug-In Unit #Temperature Sensor #Air Purifier #Door Lock #Occupancy Sensor #Hub #Dimmable Light #Color Temperature Light #On/Off Plug-in Unit #News
6 days ago
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Black Friday 2025: Roborock's flagship Saros Z70 robot vacuum gets a massive 50% off discount

Grab Roborock's flagship robot home cleaning system for less this Black Friday.
by Christopher Close in #Robotic Vacuum Cleaner #News
Thursday, November 20, 2025
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Black Friday 2025: the best SwitchBot smart home device deals

Cross a few Matter smart devices off your wish list with SwitchBot's Black Friday sale.
by Christopher Close in #Air Purifier #Gateway #Extended Color Light #Door Lock #Robotic Vacuum Cleaner #Dimmable Light #News
Thursday, November 20, 2025
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What is a Matter camera, and how does it work?

Everything you want to know about Matter Cameras.
by Ward Zhou in #Hub #Explainer
Thursday, November 20, 2025
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Matter 1.5: Cameras lead the way as the standard grows into new parts of the home

Cameras, smart garden kits, and more advanced energy management is here with the latest Matter spec.
by Ward Zhou in #On/Off Plug-in Unit #Gateway #Explainer #Industry News
Thursday, November 20, 2025
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Meross introduces Matter-over-Thread presence sensor MS605 with Zone detection

A more affordable presence sensor with Thread connectivity.
by Ward Zhou in #Occupancy Sensor #News
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 Thread dongle first take: the finest dongle ever

Here is a quick take and full setup guide for Thread.
by Ward Zhou in #Hub #Thread Border Router #How To
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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Aqara launches W600 radiator thermostat and M200 Matter hub

Aqara introduces more Matter and Thread devices to warm up your house.
by Ward Zhou in #Hub #Temperature Sensor #News
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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