Topic: matter protocol
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Samsung and IKEA Launch $6 Matter Smart Bulbs Without a Hub
A new partnership between Samsung SmartThings and IKEA enables 25 new IKEA devices, like smart bulbs starting at $5.99, to connect directly to a SmartThings hub using Matter over Thread, bypassing the need for IKEA's own hub. This integration leverages Thread border routers already built into mil...
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Philips Hue Smart Lights Get Connectivity Upgrade
Philips Hue is rolling out a connectivity upgrade that allows its Matter-over-Thread smart bulbs to run both Thread and Zigbee simultaneously, enabling direct connection to a Matter ecosystem while staying linked to the Hue Bridge. The update uses Silicon Labs' concurrent multiprotocol technology...
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Ikea and Samsung SmartThings Integration Now Glitch-Free
The integration between Ikea's Matter-over-Thread devices and the Samsung SmartThings platform is now stable and fully functional, resolving earlier connectivity and performance issues. Extensive collaboration and testing between the companies improved stability across Ikea's product lineup, with...
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Top Smart Home Gadgets from CES 2026
The smart home industry is shifting towards practical evolution, with core devices becoming more affordable and interoperable, largely due to the widespread adoption of the Matter connectivity standard. New products showcased include smarter, integrated devices like the Ikea Varmblixt lamp, Lifx ...
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Ikea's Entire New Smart Home Line Runs on Matter
Ikea is launching 21 new smart home devices using the Matter-over-Thread standard, ensuring compatibility across brands and simplifying the creation of a connected home. The product lineup includes updated smart bulbs, versatile wireless remotes, and five sensors for automation, all designed to w...
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Schlage Sense Pro auto-unlocks your door
The Schlage Sense Pro uses ultra-wideband (UWB) technology for fast, reliable hands-free auto-unlock as you approach, eliminating the need for codes or phone taps. Priced at $399, it is Schlage's first smart lock with UWB, Matter-over-Thread support, and no physical keyhole. It integrates with Ap...
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Hue wired modules bring old lights into smart ecosystem
Philips Hue has launched its first wired wall modules, which install behind standard switches to retrofit non-smart lights into the Hue ecosystem, alongside more affordable Play lamps and upgraded E14 candle bulbs with Matter-over-Thread. The new Play lamps and candle bulbs are rolling out global...
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Ikea Adds Matter Support to Two Stylish Lamps
Ikea is adding Matter support to its Varmblixt donut and pendant lamps, enabling seamless integration with a wider range of smart home platforms and devices beyond its own ecosystem. The updated donut lamp features a new matte finish to better showcase its color-changing LEDs, offering twelve cur...
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Aqara's CES Debut: Here's What They Proved
Aqara introduced a suite of new smart home products at CES, focusing on convenience, energy efficiency, and a responsive environment through advanced sensors and broad Matter compatibility to build an interconnected ecosystem. Key launches include two new hub devices: the Camera Hub G350, a 4K in...
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Meross Radar Sensor Goes Wireless with Matter Support
The Meross MS605 is a battery-powered presence sensor with Matter over Thread connectivity, offering flexible placement and a cable-free installation for up to three years on a single battery. It features an IP67 waterproof rating for outdoor use and uses a combination of light, PIR, and mmWave r...
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My Google Smart Home Failed: Here's What Happened
Initial excitement for voice-controlled smart homes shifted to prioritizing practical automation, moving beyond novelty to energy savings and comfort through integrated devices. Voice commands proved unreliable and frustrating, highlighting a need for proactive, intelligent automation that Google...
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SwitchBot’s rechargeable button pusher gets 20% off
The SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable is on sale for $26.99 (lowest price ever) through May 10th, with a code FORHER20 for SwitchBot; the battery-powered version is $22.99 on Amazon. This compact device installs easily on buttons or switches, allowing remote control via smartphone or scheduled presses f...
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Apple and Google Now Support Thread 1.4
Apple and Google are rolling out Thread 1.4 support on their flagship streaming devices, with the update appearing in the tvOS 27 developer beta for Apple TV and via a software update for the Google TV Streamer. Thread 1.4 introduces credential sharing, allowing devices like Apple TV and Google T...
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SwitchBot Battery Fan Drops to $90 for Prime Day
The SwitchBot Standing Circulator Fan is available for $89.99 during Prime Day (down from $129.99), offering adjustable height, quiet operation, and strong airflow for bedrooms or home offices. It integrates with Alexa, Siri, or Google Home via a SwitchBot Hub, but voice control is limited to tur...
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Govee Smart Bulbs: 4-Pack for $27
Govee's Smart A19 LED bulbs are on sale for $26.99 for a four-pack on March 31st, matching a near all-time low price as part of the Amazon Big Spring Sale. The bulbs offer over 16 million colors, adjustable color temperature, and features like preset scenes and a music sync mode for dynamic light...
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Nuki Smart Lock Now Supports Apple Home Key
The Nuki Keypad 2 NFC launches, adding Aliro-compatible tap-to-unlock functionality to the Nuki smart lock system, allowing users to unlock doors by tapping a compatible smartphone or smartwatch. This retrofit smart lock integrates into the emerging Aliro standard, which aims to create universal ...
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CES Unveils the Coolest New Smart Lock in Action
Ultraloq launched two new flagship smart locks: the Bolt Sense with touch-free facial and palm vein recognition, and the Latch 7 Pro with broad smart home compatibility via Matter and Aliro standards. The company also released the previously announced Bolt Mission UWB lock, which uses ultra-wideb...
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Hands-On: The Mui Board, a Wooden Smart Home Controller
The Mui Board is a minimalist, wooden smart home controller that functions as a screenless touch interface, activating glowing icons to manage devices like lights and speakers without a traditional display. Its design philosophy emphasizes calm, harmonious technology, offering an ad-free, voice-a...
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Nest is Dead, Long Live Google Home
The migration of Nest devices to the Google Home app is complete, allowing users to delete the Nest app, though some features are still in beta. Google's hardware strategy has declined, with Nest's original, innovative products replaced by less inspired alternatives and key devices like the Nest ...
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Homebridge 2.0 Launches with Matter Support
Homebridge 2.0, officially released today, adds foundational support for the Matter smart home standard after over three years in beta. The update allows Homebridge to function as a Matter bridge, enabling Matter-compatible devices to appear in Apple Home and other ecosystems. This expansion beyo...
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