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36 'Matter' stories December 2021 - December 2022

Eve begins Matter rollout for Eve Energy, Eve Door & Window, and Eve Motion

Bradley Chambers Dec 12 2022 - 6:30 am PT

Eve, the popular HomeKit product manufacturer, has announced that it will be releasing an optional firmware update for its Eve Energy, Eve Door & Window, and Eve Motion products, making them the first Thread products available on the market for the new Matter standard. This update will allow customers to connect their Eve products to the Samsung SmartThings ecosystem and, coming soon, Google Home and Amazon Alexa.

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Meross debuts one of the first Matter smart plugs that’s actually available for purchase

Chance Miller Nov 15 2022 - 8:44 am PT

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The new Matter smart home standard launched to device makers back in October, and more details were shared with consumers two weeks ago. Now, the popular smart home accessory maker Meross has unveiled one of the first Matter devices that you actually order, a new Wi-Fi smart plug that works with Matter out of the box…

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Nanoleaf announces Matter support for A19 and light strip along with new smart bulb types

Michael Potuck Nov 3 2022 - 8:43 am PT

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Nanoleaf is out with the news that it’s bringing Matter support to some of its popular smart lights along with two brand-new bulbs. Arriving soon, the lineup will feature GU10 and BR30 options in addition to its popular smart Lightstrip and A19 bulb.

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IKEA DIRIGERA smart home hub with Matter slated for November [U: Official release date and price]

Michael Potuck Oct 24 2022 - 12:29 pm PT

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Back in May, IKEA teased an overhauled smart home hub with Matter support for cross-platform connectivity, plus a brand-new app for an improved experience with its smart home products. Now early listings for the DIRIGERA have popped up giving us a look at the price, release date, and more.

Update 10/24: IKEA has shared the official launch date of the DIRIGERA smart home hub and price for the US with 9to5Mac.

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Matter-compatible smart locks on the way: Yale Assure 2 range; upgrades possible after purchase

Ben Lovejoy Sep 22 2022 - 7:08 am PT

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Yale has announced that it will launch a new range of Matter-compatible smart locks in the fall – which are upgraded versions of its existing Assure Lock range. Matter support is likely to be added some time after the initial launch.

You’ll be able to open two of the models with your voice, iPhone, Apple Watch, keypad code, or physical key; the other two models lack the physical key slot …

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Smart home cybersecurity | HomePod mini next to iPhone

Smart home cybersecurity could become mandatory in Europe, with ongoing support

Ben Lovejoy Sep 15 2022 - 7:14 am PT

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Smart home cybersecurity is a growing concern, as more Internet of Things devices come onto the market. Now the European Union wants to give device makers a legal obligation to ensure their products are safe from hackers, and to update them as needed to keep them that way …

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HomeKit-compatible Eve motion sensor v2 gets Thread support and ambient light sensor

Ben Lovejoy Jul 21 2022 - 5:07 am PT

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Eve motion sensor shown attached to exterior wall

A new version of the Eve motion sensor has been launched, with support for the Apple-backed Thread protocol which enables smart home devices to easily communicate with each other.

The Eve Motion also gets an ambient light sensor, which is exposed to HomeKit so can be used to directly trigger actions, with or without motion.

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IKEA unveils smart home hub with Matter support, revamped ‘Home’ app

Michael Potuck May 25 2022 - 6:10 am PT

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IKEA has launched a number of smart home products over the last eight years including blinds, lights, and more powered by its HomeKit-compatible TRÅDFRI gateway. Now the company has announced it has an all-new smart home hub with Matter support plus a redesigned “Home” app on the way.

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Apple-backed smart home standard Matter has been delayed yet again

Ben Lovejoy Mar 17 2022 - 6:53 am PT

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Apple-backed smart home standard Matter has been delayed yet again

The launch of the universal smart home standard Matter has been delayed yet again. This is the third delay since the standard – backed by Apple, Google, Samsung, Amazon, and others – was originally set to debut back in 2020.

The standards organization behind Matter claims that this latest delay is caused by the unexpected popularity of the protocol …

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Netatmo Security Sensor is compatible with Matter as well as HomeKit

Ben Lovejoy Jan 10 2022 - 4:38 am PT

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A new Netatmo Security Sensor aims to provide maximum compatibility in terms of both hardware and software.

On the hardware side, the device is two sensors in one, combining a door/window contact sensor with a motion detector …

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Belkin Wemo going all in on Thread and Matter for 2022 with new Switch, Dimmer, and Smart Plug

Michael Potuck Jan 4 2022 - 7:00 pm PT

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Belkin Wemo Smart Switch Plug, Light, and Dimmer

Alongside the new Wemo HomeKit Smart Video Doorbell, Belkin has unveiled that its Wemo Smart Plug, Smart Light Switch, and Smart Dimmer will be seeing an upgrade this year with Matter over Thread support. That will mean faster and more reliable connections with greater range for the HomeKit devices.

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Apple-backed Matter smart home standard also planning universal casting alternative to AirPlay

Chance Miller Dec 9 2021 - 7:50 am PT

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Back in 2019, Apple announced that it was teaming up with Samsung, Amazon, Google, and the Zigbee Alliance to create a more open and secure standard for smart home accessories. The project was initially slated to launch in 2021, but was later delayed to 2022.

A new report from The Verge today goes in-depth on another aspect of the Matter initiative: a new universal casting technology that could rival (or replace) AirPlay…

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