New Home Assistant Update Includes Matter 1.3 and AI Automation

A collection of new features have been unveiled in Home Assistant 2024.6, which boasts various improvements and the inclusion of Matter 1.3. The Spring 2024 revision of Matter adds various smart home interoperability enhancements, which are now supported in the new Home Assistant release.

Tado Does Matter: New X Range Heats Up Smart Homes

German smart heating manufacturer Tado has launched Tado X, a collection of Matter-compatible devices in the European Union. Aiming to make smart heating more accessible, the Tado X devices are Matter and Thread compatible.

Home Assistant Joins The Open Home Foundation

Home Assistant has announced that it is undergoing a significant shift in its management structure. It will now be overseen by a new non-profit organization, the Open Home Foundation. How will this shift affect Home Assistant's future?

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.

The first robot vacuum cleaner arrives with imminent Matter support

The SwitchBot Mini K10+ robot vacuum cleaner comes out today - and it will have Matter support by January.

IKEA brings out its first smart LED strip - with Matter compatibility coming

IKEA is bringing out a competitively-priced LED light strip, with Matter compatibility on the way. Could the IKEA effect bring down smarthome product prices elsewhere?

Aliro jumps into the smart locks game with Matter

Google, Apple, and Samsung are teaming up to bring the Matter open-standard to smart locks. Named Aliro, you can expect to see something in just over a year from now.

Matter Smart Home Standard Version 1.2 Released with 6 New Device Categories

Matter version 1.2 was released today, with support for bigger smart-home gadgets such as refrigerators, robot vacuum cleaners, washing machines, dishwashers, and much more.

Nanoleaf Essentials Holiday String Lights Certified by Matter

Previously unannounced Matter-certified product unveiled by Matter Alpha. Update: Product has been released by Nanoleaf and is available for purchase!

Nanoleaf updates its Essentials smart lightbulbs for Matter

Nanoleaf has brought out an update to their Essentials smart bulb range to be compatible with Matter. Although the bulb itself hasn't changed.

Aqara rolls out Dual Relay Module T2 compatible with Matter

Aqara has brought out a Matter-compatible Dual Relay Module T2 with a price tag of only 35 Euros, along with a nice 10% discount on top.

Big Ass Fans, Loxone, Allegion Latest Members to join Matter Standard Group

Prominent smart home integrator Loxone, Big Ass Fans, Schlage among latest companies to join the Matter smart home standard.

IFA 2023 - Turning point for Matter devices?

IFA 2023 is right around the corner, scheduled for September 1-5th, 2023 in Berlin Germany.

Leviton Launches First Matter-Enabled Outdoor Smart Plug

Leviton, a global leader in smart home solutions, has just unveiled its newest addition to the award-winning Decora Smart Wi-Fi line - the first-ever Matter Outdoor Smart Plug.

Aqara LED Strip T1 Now Available in the US

Pair with Aqara Hub to gain access to your Matter smart home

Great deal on the TP-Link Tapo P125 Matter Enabled Smart Plug at Amazon

Great deal on the TP Link Tapo P125M Matter-enabled smart plug on Amazon. Regularly $49.99, with this coupon it is available for $39.99

Nature Remo nano released - Matter first enabled IR blaster

A new model of the popular smart remote control, "Nature Remo nano," has been announced, and it's designed to retrofit future home appliances and lifestyles. Priced at 3,980 yen ($28 USD), it's an affordable option for a Matter-compatible IR blaster.