Thread is a low-power, IPv6-based mesh networking protocol built for modern smart homes. Learn how Thread works, where it came from, how Border Routers fit in, and why it’s central to the Matter standard.
ThirdReality’s Smart Night Light-T ditches Wi-Fi for Thread, delivering a reliable, 3-in-1 Matter sensor and RGB light that actually stays connected.
Behind Matter is the CSA, a 700-member alliance where rivals like Apple and Google collaborate to build a unified, open-source future for the smart home.
Boost your home's security while adding a touch of convenience with the best Matter-compatible smart door locks.
Matter is making the smart home more accessible, but getting started requires the right hub. Here’s how to set up controllers, QR codes, and automations easily.
Give your outdoor lighting a smart makeover with Matter and a dimmable plug.
Give your Roborock S7 a Matter upgrade with Matterbridge. I used a Raspberry Pi to link my favorite vacuum to SmartThings—here is how you can do it too.
When your robot vacuum spills more than dust.
As is often the case, the hype doesn't always match reality.
For IKEA's line of Matter devices, what's on the sticker isn't the full price.
Matter-compatible lights can do so much, but not always via Matter.
A business merger that may bring cheaper Matter devices to the market.
More Matter devices are coming from the smart phone giant.
Not content with being a neat little NVR with local AI processing, the SwitchBot AI Hub is gaining a new superpower: an autonomous AI agent in the form of OpenClaw.
With broader sizing and Matter-over-Thread connectivity, Eve’s latest MotionBlinds motor brings automated comfort to more households.
How IKEA’s massive rollout has become a stress test for Matter.
Some privacy is better than none.
Matter-compatible buttons and remotes can now trigger smart home actions and send custom notifications within Google Home. Here's how!
A smart home doesn't have to live in the clouds.
Dreame is expanding its smart home empire with Matter.