Matter Articles by James Bruce
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Jun 14, 2024
5 Things Apple Could Do With the Thread Radio Chip
The internet is abuzz with talk of a "secret" Thread radio chip in some Apple devices, so let's speculate on what it could be used for in future.
Jun 14, 2024 -
Jun 4, 2024
Everything You Need To Know About The Matter Pairing Process
Pairing your new Matter accessory should be simple—but behind the scenes there’s a lot going on. Here’s what you need to know about the process.
Jun 4, 2024 -
May 24, 2024
Aqara Hub M3 Review: Is There Anything This Little Box Can't Do?
It does so much besides, but the main reason to buy the Aqara Hub M3 is to add Matter control to existing Aqara products.
May 24, 2024 -
May 17, 2024
Aqara P2 Motion and Light Sensor: Reliable Matter over-Thread Occupancy Sensing
A solid Matter over Thread occupancy sensor for your security needs, though it currently lacks deeper configuration options.
May 17, 2024 -
May 10, 2024
Can I Customize Any Device to Work with Matter?
Don't want to buy all-new devices just so they work with Matter? Don't worry, there's a few ways to retrofit old appliances.
May 10, 2024 -
Apr 26, 2024
Govee Floor Lamp 2 Review: The Immersive, Smart Lighting Tower
The Floor Lamp 2 is a freestanding smart light tower that offers bright, dynamic scenes and immersive DreamView compatibility
Apr 26, 2024 -
Apr 16, 2024
AiDot WELOV P200 Pro Air Purifier Review
It's the world's first Matter air purifier, but that doesn't mean much at the moment when the major players don't support the device type. Even so, it's a superb appliance that can operate completely autonomously until it's time to change the filter.
Apr 16, 2024 -
Apr 5, 2024
Govee Neon Rope Light 2 Review: Stunning Light Display, Limited Only by Your Imagination
It has never been easier to create your own incredible-looking custom neon-style wall lighting fixtures.
Apr 5, 2024 -
Mar 29, 2024
Will Matter Cause Wireless Network Congestion?
The answer is complicated, but there are ways to mitigate any potential issues.
Mar 29, 2024 -
Mar 21, 2024
What is a Thread Border Router?
Bridge, controller, border router—what does it all mean!? In this explainer, we'll do a deep dive into the Thread Border Router (and why you might already have one).
Mar 21, 2024 -
Mar 19, 2024
The Hottest Matter Devices from CES 2024
Now we've had time to digest it all and wade through the sea of smart bulbs and plug sockets, here’s the tech that actually got us excited.
Mar 19, 2024 -
Mar 11, 2024
Aqara P2 Door and Window Sensor Review: Affordable and Reliable Matter over Thread Sensor
Priced at around $30, the Aqara P2 is a simple and cost-effective way to add door or window sensing to your smart home arsenal.
Mar 11, 2024