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

Avatar for Ben Lovejoy Sep 22 2022 - 7:08 am PT
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Matter-compatible smart locks

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

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

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

Avatar for 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

Avatar for 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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