Matter and Thread. What are they in their simplest terms? How do they differ from one another? Do you need Thread to use Matter?
From navigating "no-neutral" light switches to optimizing OpenTherm heating against some of the highest energy tariffs in the world, building a smart home in the UK requires a bit of regional research to ensure your Matter gear actually fits your walls.
The new Matter dimmer switch saves the money for an extra PIR sensor.
Diving into the SmartThings ecosystem starts with adding your first device. Then you add another.
Matter cameras now work, basically.
Although Thread doesn't need a "hub" in the traditional sense, you will still need another piece of hardware—a Border Router—to take advantage of its benefits. Here are all the Thread Border Routers on the market today.
IKEA's ALPSTUGA air quality monitor doubles as a thread router and, at $30, is one of the cheapest ways to keep tabs on carbon dioxide and air pollution using Matter.
Hunter’s new ZenTech Bladeless fan is finally bringing the Matter smart home standard to your patio, ditching proprietary hubs for universal control.
Matter promises a unified smart home where everything "just works," but the reality is still a bit of a mixed bag...
A monitor can be a smart way to set up a dashboard for your smart home.
New Matter-certified leak sensor is designed to catch moisture the second it hits the floor, and avoid structural damage
Matter-compatible neon rope lights are one of the easiest ways to add bold lighting effects to a gaming room, studio, or feature wall. But with several brands now offering similar products, choosing the right one isn’t obvious.
There isn't yet a compelling reason to control your smart home in extended reality, but the technology is already here.
IKEA is tackling the "onboarding hurdle" with a fresh firmware update for its Dirigera hub. Version 2.934.0 looks to silence critics and smooth out Matter pairing.
As great as IKEA's $6 remote is, a few simple omissions keep it from perfection. These five 3D prints help overcome its shortcomings.
Thread is now a regular for Apple products.
Matter promised a unified smart home, but giants like Ring and Lutron are still resisting. Why are these industry leaders staying "Matter-free"?
Unlock more creativities in your home automation.
Intecular's Matter-compatible in-wall outlet and night light combo makes it retail debut.
Aliro is now available with Aqara U400 and Samsung Galaxy phones.