A new IKEA smart home switch called Bilresa has just leaked It seemingly supports Matter-over-Thread for maximum compatibility This means it should work with Google Home, Apple HomeKit, and Alexa IKEA ...

Since Thread and Matter are two different things, they can exist without each other. However, products that are built to support both are referred to as Matter over Thread, where Matter is the ...

IKEA's cheap Matter devices have many connectivity issues, including with Google Home. One video shows all the troubleshooting steps and potential fixes.

The Apple-backed group that oversees the Matter smart device standard has launched its latest big update. Matter 1.4 debuts today with a variety of improvements that further advance smart home ...

Matter has finally brought the price of HomeKit lights down. This RGBCW smart bulb offers 16 million colors and rock-solid connection for under $10.

The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) just released Matter 1.4, which supports more device types and offers new capabilities to make using Matter-connected devices more seamless than ever. Matter ...

Matter is making smart homes far more accessible than ever, but today's drawbacks of the standard could hurt the smart home more than help. Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living ...

Yeelight has announced the release of a new smart bulb that works with Matter over Thread. This product is an 11-watt RGBCW smart bulb that can put out up to 1300 lumens. This is the first time ...

There is no product category that better embodies the XKCD take on standards than smart home. With an ocean of connectivity options and incompatible standards, taming this mess has been challenging, ...

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Matter 1.4 aims to increase efficiency and connectivity, thus enhancing interoperability and energy management for smart homes and electric vehicles. How Matter 1.4 improves compatibility and ...