New iPhone 16e Misses Thread Radio - A Curious Omission

Apple’s new iPhone 16e has been announced, but unlike other devices in the range, it doesn’t include Thread radio functionality. Why is this?

Where Do You Find the Matter Pairing Code?

Can't find the QR code for your Matter smart home device? Here are all the places you can find the QR code to enroll your new smart home gear.

Yeelight Explains Its Affinity for the Matter Smart Home

Smart lighting manufacturer Yeelight is embraces Matter, citing its potential to unify the fragmented market and offering broader ecosystem access. They see early adoption as a key competitive advantage in the smart home market.

Shaping the Smart Home Future: Why Manufacturers Are Embracing Matter Collaboration

Smart home manufacturers must collaborate within the Matter ecosystem, according to Vestel's Selahattin Köksal, who describes Matter as a "cooperative incubator" for collaboration.

What Is the Arduino Nano Matter?

The Arduino Nano Matter brings Matter to the masses. This tiny board simplifies Matter development, enabling makers and professionals to easily create innovative IoT devices with seamless interoperability across ecosystems.

Making Matter: How the CSA Supports Smart Home Brands

The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) oversees the development of Matter, the emerging standard for smart home devices. CSA board chair, Musa Unmehopa recently explored how brands can engage with the CSA, from collaboration and certification to building a successful Matter ecosystem.

SmartWings: Wake Up to Smart Living with Matter over Ethernet Shades

SmartWings revolutionizes smart home living with the upcoming launch of PoE Matter over Ethernet shades in 2025. Their innovative technology aims to simplify installation, reduces costs, and enhance control with a single Ethernet cable for both power and data.

Bosch: Matter is a “Game changer”

New smart home standard Matter promises greater interoperability and user-friendliness. Bosch's Christian Thess explains why collaboration between companies is the key to this.

Philips 4000 Series Matter-Compatible Smart Lock Unveiled at CES 2025

At CES 2025, Philips Home Access unveiled two groundbreaking smart locks: the Matter-compatible 4000 Series and the enhanced 5000 Series with video and palm vein recognition.

What Is the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Program and How Does It Help Matter Smart Homes?

Building a secure Matter smart home? As well as the Matter badge, you can now check for the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark.

A Look at Zemismart's Matter Devices at CES 2025

Zemismart presents strong Matter over Thread offerings at CES 2025 including light switches, hubs, relays and roller blinds.

Why Are There No Matter Compatible Security Cameras?

Despite Matter's promise of interoperability, Matter-compatible cameras remain some way off. Technical hurdles, market fragmentation, and consumer education challenges all contribute to this slow progress. The future of Matter hinges on overcoming these obstacles to achieve a seamless smart home experience.

CES: Google Expands Matter Support, Boosts Thread

Google expands its Home Platform, empowering developers with new APIs and investing heavily in Matter to create a more open and connected smart home ecosystem

Honeywell Home X2S Matter-enabled Thermostat Aims to Save Energy and Money

Resideo Introduces the Honeywell Home X2S, an affordable Matter-enabled smart thermostat designed for easy installation and use. 1 The X2S offers energy-saving features and is compatible with leading smart home platforms.

ULTRALOQ Unveils Impressive Matter Smart Locks at CES 2025

ULTRALOQ unveils groundbreaking smart locks at CES 2025, including Bolt Mission UWB, the world's first with spatial awareness, and Bolt Fingerprint Matter, the first Matter-enabled deadbolt from the brand.

Bringing Color to Daily Life: Govee Unveils New Matter-Enabled Innovations at CES 2025

Govee unveils exciting new smart lighting innovations at CES 2025, including Matter-enabled products, AI-powered gaming lights, and immersive audio-visual experiences.

Rachio to Offer First Matter-Compatible Smart Landscape Lighting Controller

Smart home exterior specialists Rachio are releasing a landscape lighting controller, which will bring Matter-controlled lighting to your garden. The Rachio Smart Lighting Controller will support three lighting zones, and complement Rachio’s other smart outdoors hardware.

Schlage Unveils Cutting-Edge Smart Locks at CES 2025

Schlage unveiled cutting-edge smart locks at CES 2025. The Sense Pro with Matter-over-Thread boasts hands-free unlocking using Ultra Wideband. The Arrive Smart WiFi Deadbolt offers easy keypad entry and direct home Wi-Fi connection. Both integrate seamlessly with the updated Schlage Home app.

Good News for Matter: Apple, Google, and Samsung Support Alliance Lab Testing

Streamlining Matter device adoption, Apple, Google, and Samsung will now accept certification results from the Connectivity Standards Alliance's Interop Lab for their respective "Works With" programs, simplifying the go-to-market process for manufacturers.

3 New Matter Releases We're Looking Forward to at CES 2025

A collection of significant Matter devices are expected to be unveiled at CES 2025, so here's a look at the smart home devices we're particularly interested in seeing.