How to use Home Assistant to add Matter devices without a phone

Skip phone pairing woes with Home Assistant's hidden Matter setup. This guide details using Bluetooth/Thread dongles to add devices directly, bypassing app bugs and platform limits.

Flipper Devices unveils Busy Bar, a Matter-enabled LED display for productivity

Flipper Devices announces a new fancy productivity tool, the Busy Bar, which is expected to be Matter-enabled.

Building an "all Matter" house: Are we there yet?

Two years after its debut, is Matter ready for a fully smart home? Our tour of the Connectivity Standards Alliance's demo house in China offers insights.

Aqara grows fiercely in Matter support, now backing Matter 1.4 and 50+ device types

Aqara bets big on Matter, with the latest spec version and over 40 newly added device types. A new king is rising to compete with the tech giants.

Open-source Matterbridge reaches milestone with Matter 1.4 support

Matterbridge and Matter.js updates to 1.4 specs with more features coming, including support for robot cleaners.

Z-Wave in the age of Matter: key facts to know

Z-Wave is evolving, and recent developments could see it working alongside Matter with bridged devices.

Aqara Smart Lock U200 Lite expected to release soon

Aqara should soon release a "Lite" version of U200 smart lock with the recent Matter certification.

Motionblinds joins Works with Home Assistant, expanding smart window covering options

Motionblinds devices now work better in Home Assistant with their official partnership.

SwitchBot releases Matter Relay Switch 2PM with power monitoring

SwitchBot releases a two-channel relay switch, designed to convert light switch and shutter switches to Matter ones.

Wireless Matter-over-Thread IR air conditioner controller surfaces on Matter database

Taruie AC Remote is a new IR air conditioner remote set for release soon, featuring Matter and Thread support.

Aqara thermostat W500 and presence multi-sensor FP300 are officially certified

Aqara's new Matter-over-Thread thermostat and multi-purpose presence sensor are coming with official certifications.

IKEA rumored testing Matter-over-Thread shortcut button Bilresa

A new Matter-over-Thread generic switch may come soon from IKEA. The Bilresa shortcut button will probably connect via the Dirigera Matter bridge.

Aqara entry-level Matter controller M100 is available in China

Aqara’s new M100 hub won’t bankrupt you for all the essentials you need for Matter.

How to configure an open source Matter bridge at Home

Bridge Zigbee2MQTT & Shelly to Matter via Matterbridge! Install on Docker or Home Assistant, configure plugins, and add devices to any Matter platform.

Samsung SmartThings app and hub get Matter 1.4 certification

Samsung's SmartThings ecosystem has officially received Matter 1.4 certification for its applications and hub.

Panasonic invests $32.8 million in Matter thermo vendor Tado

Panasonic invests $32.8 million in Matter thermo vendor Tado

Amazon Basics’ first Matter plug surfaces on CSA filings

We may soon have cheaper Matter devices as Amazon Basics made an entry with a first Matter plug.

ThirdReality teases Matter-over-Thread fingerbot switch MT1

ThirdReality teased Matter-over-Thread fingerbot switch MT1, allowing users to bring a dumb switch to Matter.

How to build a Thread 1.4 OpenThread border router

A guide to build a Thread 1.4 OpenThread border router and use it with Home Assistant, Google Home, and SmartThings.

Home Assistant announces official Matter support

Home Assistant announces official Matter support, which should please at least 25% of its user base.