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OHF Matter.JS Server now supports cameras with 1.5.1 spec
A second platform to support Matter cameras.
Ward Zhou has been immersed in the smart home and industrial tech space throughout his career. Based in Shenzhen, the industrial hub of smart home, he began his journey with local media outlets and a prominent smart home solution provider, eWeLink, cultivating his expertise in smart home devices and industrial dynamics. Ward has contributed hundreds of review and news pieces to respected publications such as TechNode, PingWest, and Caixin Global. When he’s not covering the latest in tech, Ward enjoys coding, design, street photography, and video games.
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Shelly relay switches finally run on Thread with open-source firmware
How open home community makes the Thread push.
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Your keycard is officially dead: 4 game-changing features coming to Aliro
Aliro’s next moves: Hybrid NFC/BLE, biometric anti-theft, and quantum-proof locks. The digital key is about to make your physical keycard feel ancient.
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IKEA, Apple, and Tuya under one roof: Inside the ultimate Matter demo house
Step inside the future: CSA China’s reopened demo house proves Matter is finally bridging the gap between global giants and local smart home heroes.
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Cheaper and greener: Why your smart home will soon be talking to the grid
A new pact between Matter and OpenADR means cheaper, greener energy will soon be just one automation away.
Industry News
Samsung Appliance’s China exit leaves SmartThings with nowhere to run
Worsening Matter ecosystem in China.
Review
Aqara Multi-State Sensor P100 review: Innovative hardware, limited Matter support
A creative sensor that lacks better Matter support.
Review
Govee Lantern Floor Lamp review: a cozy vibe that fits your home
A Matter lamp for minimalists.
Explainer
Top Matter Bridge projects you can use at home other than Homebridge
Quick upgrade your home to Matter with a used PC.
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ULTRALOQ achieves Aliro certification for Latch and Bolt locks
A new batch of Aliro and Matter door locks is coming.
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SONOFF releases NSPanel Pro Gen2 and EU power meter plugs
New Matter options for Home Assistant users.
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Home Assistant 2026.5 beta brings a new vacuum interface and expanded Matter support
Matter sensors and robot vacuums now work better with Home Assistant.
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Matter.JS Server now offers ultimate tool to troubleshoot Matter and Thread
Troubleshooting Thread is now easier with Home Assistant.
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Silicon Labs adds Matter rain sensor and more device types to Arduino library
A major update brings new sensor types, battery reporting, and fixes.
News
Govee expands premium smart home fixtures with the Ceiling Light Ultra
A Matter-enabled fixture that turns your ceiling into an AI-powered pixel canvas.
Review
Dreame Strip Lights P11 review: A solid first show from the household giant
A surprisingly solid smart lighting debut from Dreame.
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EZVIZ announces Matter camera C6c 4K with pan-tilt support
A 4K smart camera bringing native pan-tilt controls to the Matter ecosystem.
Review
Dreame NAVO Smart Lock A10 review: Fast Thread connectivity with limited Matter
Another Matter piece from Dreame is now available.
Explainer
Aqara Presence Soft Sensor now simplifies complex Matter automations
Group up your Matter sensors with Aqara
News
DJI’s Matter support for robot vacuums is around the corner
A shift to local, cloud-free control could be DJI's answer to recent security woes.