SmartThings app on iOS now supports Matter

Samsung has updated SmartThings, its smart home app on iOS, with support for the Matter device protocol to help expand device ecosystems.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 2

Hands on: best HomeKit gear announced so far in 2023

We went hands-on with all of the new smart home products that work with Apple HomeKit so far this year, trying out everything from smart lights to wall-mounted controllers.

Andrew O'Hara 3 years ago 1

Amazon will add Matter over Thread support to Echo and eero

Amazon is bringing support for networking standard Matter to various Echo and eero products in 2023 via the Thread protocol.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 2

SwitchBot unveils smart home Hub 2 with Matter support

At the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show, SwitchBot announced the expansion of its smart home ecosystem with the Matter-based SwitchBot Hub 2 and the SwitchBot Curtain.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 0

Eve has more HomeKit blinds & expands Matter support

Eve Systems has an array of new smart home announcements at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show including expanded Matter support and new motorized blind options.

Andrew O'Hara 3 years ago 0

Nanoleaf rolls out new Matter home automation products at CES 2023

During the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show, Nanoleaf debuted several new Matter-compatible products that includes a screen mirroring camera, modular skylight fixture, and more.

Andrew O'Hara 3 years ago 5

Lutron shows off new colors of Diva dimmer at CES 2023

Lutron took the wraps off several new colorways for its Diva smart dimmer as well as a new Claro smart switch at CES 2023.

Andrew O'Hara 3 years ago 1

Eve rolling out Matter firmware update for some HomeKit products

Eve has started the rollout of an optional firmware update to support Matter on Apple devices, but Homekit-only users aren't being left behind.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 0

Meross launches its first Matter smart plug with 50% discount

Smart home vendor Meross has announced its first HomeKit smart mini plug with Matter support, and the first 500 sold will see a special launch price of $25 for a pair.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 5

Podcast

Matter launches and supported devices get made official

Andrew O'Hara 3 years ago 2

Yeelight launches new Matter Cube light, will update others with Matter support

Smart home accessory manufacturer Yeelight is jumping on the Matter bandwagon, launching a new Matter-certified smart lamp as well as bringing the standard to existing products via a OTA firmware update.

Andrew O'Hara 3 years ago 3

What's next for the Matter smart home

This week Matter finally became official with the announcement of many launch devices and additional information on the future of the unifying smart home standard.

Andrew O'Hara 3 years ago 1

Level Lock had hidden Thread radio, will support Matter over Thread

Unbeknownst to buyers, Level included a secret Thread radio in all of its well-reviewed smart locks that will soon be updated to support Matter.

Andrew O'Hara 3 years ago 10

Nanoleaf announces new Matter lights, won't update existing Essentials line

Nanoleaf introduced four new smart lights with Matter support on Thursday but also confirmed that it would not be updating the existing Essentials line sold via Apple Stores.

Andrew O'Hara 3 years ago 9

Here are all the devices getting Matter support

Smart home device producers are starting to outline their plans for adding support for Matter, a standard that will allow communication with Homekit and other frameworks.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 16

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