Home Assistant 2026.8 beta brings native support for Matter doorbell press events and updates its Matter Server, while introducing cleaner web addresses and flexible entity naming options for new installations.
Samsung is quietly rolling out its 62.x hub firmware beta, updating SmartThings to Matter 1.6 and introducing major improvements to Thread network management.
Ubiquiti is bringing open Thread connectivity to its professional IoT gear, packing a built-in border router and dual-radio hardware into the new SuperLink Gateway HA.
Homey is among the first major platforms to adopt Matter 1.5, trading routine smart accessories for heavy-hitting energy management tools like EV chargers and heat pumps.
Nanoleaf is pushing a major firmware update to upgrade its Thread lights to Matter 1.4.2. After years of connection drops and endless resets, could this finally be the stability fix users desperately need?
Buying affordable Matter-compatible gear should be easy, but navigating IKEA's messy smart home aisles is a frustrating ordeal.
Managing five air purifiers across a large home is a chore. Trading manual checks for smart automations completely changed how we breathe.
Aqara is late to the smart plug category, but the H2 brings a compact design, dual protocols, and energy tracking to EU and UK homes.
Smart plugs do more than switch appliances on and off. With energy monitoring, they can trigger automations, send alerts and reveal energy use.
Whether it is VOCs, allergens, or smoke, there are a lot of things in the air that can make an impact on your health. Here are the best Matter-compatible air purifiers to automate your indoor environment and clear out pollutants.
I never thought a fan would be exciting, but battery power and smart automation turned this simple appliance into a vital part of my daily routine.
It’s a black-and-white E-Ink frame that lacks deep Matter integration and makes calendar management a chore. So why is it the only gadget my family loves?
Most Matter demos are just glorified on/off switches, but I wanted to show what a truly integrated home looks like—so I built one from scratch for the Matter Open Day.
As Matter 1.6 adds complex features, chipmakers face a balancing act. Silicon Labs explains how it’s managing that load with new hardware and SDKs.
Camera hardware is moving faster than Matter platform support.
Home Assistant’s latest beta finally adds full Matter 1.6 support, bringing better battery life, advanced diagnostics, and a faster update cycle.
Smart thermostats are only as accurate as the single room they occupy. To truly understand your home’s climate, you need to go granular—here is how filling your house with temperature, humidity, and air quality sensors transforms a basic smart home into a truly intelligent one.
At this year’s Matter Open Day, the conversation shifted from "what is Matter?" to "how does it scale?" With major vendors pivoting to Thread-first portfolios and early Matter 1.6 hardware hitting the floor, the smart home is finally leaving its experimental phase behind.
At just $10, IKEA’s KLIPPBOK water leak sensor is an absolute bargain. It’s a set-and-forget Matter-over-Thread device that offers peace of mind even if you never connect it to a hub.
Channel Master’s new Pro Floodlight uses rugged coaxial cable to bring reliable power and fast Apple Home control to the furthest reaches of your yard.