Matter

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 | 1 year ago

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 | 2 years ago

Matter launches and supported devices get made official

We discuss the global launch of the Matter smart home standard and walk through various supported devices on the latest episode of the Homekit Insider podcast.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

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 | 2 years ago

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 | 2 years ago

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 | 2 years ago

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 | 2 years ago

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 | 2 years ago

Apple explains how the redesigned Home app came to be

Apple released iOS 16 earlier this fall, and with it, launched an improved version of the Home app with the goal of making it work for everyone.

Amber Neely | 2 years ago

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Matter may not be a HomeKit hero — at least at first

The organizational body behind Matter has promised that the new standard will be the great unifier of smart homes. While it is absolutely the beginning of something great, it won't mean a lot for HomeKit users out of the gate.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

From X10 to Matter: The smart home evolves again

The new standard Matter will enable easy, secure communication between smart home brands and devices — and existing devices may be able to be updated to support it.

Charles Martin | 2 years ago

Ikea Dirigera smart home hub with Matter arrives in U.S. on Nov. 1

Ikea is bringing its Dirigera smart home hub to the United States on November 1, a hub that will support Matter and be compatible with Apple's Homekit smart home platform.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

Home automation standard Matter one step closer to use

The Connectivity Standards Alliance announced on Tuesday that the Matter specification for smart home devices such as HomePod mini is now available to developers.

Andrew Orr | 2 years ago

Ikea HomeKit hub with Matter support set for November release

Ikea's updated Homekit-compatible Dirigera smart home hub with Matter support is anticipated to go on sale in Europe in November for under $60.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

The iPad will continue to function as a Home hub in iPadOS 16 - with limitations

After two weeks of saying that it wouldn't work at all, Apple has now said that the iPad will continue to function as a Home Hub in iPadOS 16 — but the limitations aren't yet fully clear.

Amber Neely | 2 years ago

Everything new coming to Apple TV in tvOS 16

Despite no stage time at WWDC, Apple TV's tvOS 16 is still getting some new features this fall. We walk you through all of the changes you can expect to see on your devices.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Aqara announces new smart home sensors with Thread support

Announced at CES 2022, Aqara plans to launch new versions of its door, window, and motion sensors, that for the first time will work with Thread.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

Belkin introduces new HomeKit Secure Video doorbell, new Matter-ready devices at CES 2022

During the annual Consumer Electronics Show , Belkin has unveiled several new updates to its HomeKit-compatible Wemo line, including an all-new HomeKit Secure Video smart doorbell.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Nanoleaf Lines review: Beautiful indirect HomeKit lighting of your own design

The all-new Nanoleaf Lines are innovative smart lights for your home that can add functional light or strike the perfect mood with rich ambiance effects that also work with Apple HomeKit.

Andrew O'Hara | 3 years ago