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.
As smart home tech moves from the living room to the garden, robot lawn mowers remain a glaring omission. With outdoor automation scaling up, it’s time for the Connectivity Standards Alliance to bring grass cutters into the Matter fold.
IKEA’s latest DIRIGERA firmware update introduces a newer Matter Controller and reduces mDNS network traffic, signaling a push for better reliability in large smart home setups.
A Matter-over-Wi-Fi curtain motor tested with Zemismart’s smart curtain track system. Reliable, app-free, and thankfully... Thread-free.
The days of flicking light switches in rhythmic patterns to pair devices are finally over. Matter 1.4 has quietly revolutionized smart home commissioning, making setup faster, more reliable, and—most importantly—less frustrating.
The latest ESPHome update introduces a new click-to-configure visual dashboard, significantly lowering the barrier to entry for building custom Thread extenders and Bluetooth proxies for your smart home.
SwitchBot has launched its new Outdoor Pan/Tilt Cam 3K, featuring AI-powered tracking and local NAS support, though it notably skips native Matter.
SwitchBot’s Standing Circulator Fan is a masterclass in design. It’s quiet, portable, and battery-powered—making it a must-have, even if its Matter integration is lackluster.