The Tapo and Kasa apps will upgrade to be Matter-compatible. Soon, our users can use the apps to control a variety of Matter-certified products, regardless of manufacturers. Smart Hub New Matter Control hubs are already on the way so that users can utilize the hubs to operate all Matter ...
Now, with Matter, that problem is a thing of the past. Apple, Google, and Amazon-compatible products can all connect to the same hub and work together. So, consumers aren’t forced to stick to one manufacturer for their smart home hubs and devices. Smart home devicesare also able to co...
Smart Home Hub Compatibility: The SONOFF iHost is compatible with the Matter standard protocol, allowing seamless integration with your existing Zigbee devices, making it an ideal solution for users who want a private local server for their smart home system. ...
As the first Matter-compatible smart bulb, the latest Nanoleaf A19 is ideal if you want streamlined smart lighting anywhere in your home. It's easy to use, supports voice control and wide-ranging customization via the Nanoleaf app, and requires a Thread border router. It also comes in BR30...
As Matter rolls out in full over the coming months, keep an eye out for gadgets that support the standard. Opting for a Matter-enabled version of a product can save you time and effort down the road. And if you haven’t started building out your smart home, there are few better times...
Device manufacturers must comply with the Matter standard to ensure their devices are compatible with smart home and voice services such as Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri, Google’s Assistant, and others. For folks building a smart home, Matter theoretically lets you buy any device and use ...
SamsungSamsung SmartThings StationComing in February to the US and South Korea, the SmartThings Station from Samsung is a small-sized smart home hub for Matter-compatible gadgets. With built-in radios for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee and Thread, it's capable of quarterbacking all sorts of gadgets...
Using the bridge model that Hue and Aqara have favored, SwitchBot has made itsSwitchBot Hub 2Matter compatible, so the likes of its curtain motor and blind controls can be used in a Matter smart home setup. (Image credit: The Yale) ...
Matter controllers — gadgets that will help people add Matter-compatible devices to their smart home — were popular products at CES. Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge If all of these companies continue their support of Matter, then these early teething problems shouldn’t be more than that...
Much like last year's event, CES 2024 is all about Matter – and Google isn't missing a beat, announcing in a blog post its plans to bolster TVs with Matter-compatible Google Home software. While Google's smart home developments, both in terms of hardware and soft...