Popular smart home device maker Aqara has unveiled three new Matter and Thread accessories at CES today. The incoming devices include the new U300 smart handset lock, the Border Router Plug, and the ...

A £3 remote that can control lights, speakers, and blinds across any brand’s ecosystem is not just a bargain-it’s a signal that the smart home market is shifting. With the launch of 21 new Matter-over ...

The company is also bringing Matter to its light switch and launching a new line of Matter-enabled smart shades. The company is also bringing Matter to its light switch and launching a new line of ...

Smart home manufacturer Aqara announced a series of new Matter-compatible smart home products at CES this week, including a Matter-compatible hub, a smart plug with an integrated Thread border router, ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The long-promised Thread sensor is finally here, but while there are some improvements, Matter’s shortcomings ...

Aqara’s new hub is packed with new features, including support for Matter and Thread, but some of them still seem like a work in progress. Aqara has long been one of the leaders in the DIY Zigbee ...

It seems that Google is working on integrating Thread network support for Matter smart home ecosystems into Android 15. The option was recently discovered in an Android 15 beta. It will probably be ...

Aqara is introducing a new presence sensor that is a natural addition for HomeKit users who want reliable automations without the need for a camera. The new Aqara FP300 combines mmWave presence ...

IKEA plans to overhaul its smart home lineup with full Matter support, making its budget-friendly products compatible with Apple Home and other ecosystems without requiring the company's own hub, ...

Thread is a protocol designed to connect smart home devices in a wireless mesh network. It works much like Wi-Fi but requires less power. With Thread, devices from any manufacturer can create a ...