A Matter Alpha report details a month of Matter devices: what worked across lighting, controls and sensors, and where feature support still fell short.
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GE Lighting Expands Smart Shades Range With Matter Over Thread Support
GE Lighting’s made-to-order smart shades add custom sizing, new fabrics and reverse-roll installation, with Matter over Thread and prices from $299.99.
The $20,000 Voxel Bot Will Help You Find Misplaced Things Around Your Home
Tuesday Labs is taking $200 reservations for Voxel, a home robot expected to cost about $20,000 when it ships in 2028.
Aqara Introduces Outdoor Plug H2 EU With Thread, Zigbee
Aqara has introduced the Outdoor Plug H2 EU, an IP44 smart plug with Thread and Zigbee, energy monitoring and standard or RGB versions.
Baseus’ New Security Camera Has A Spotlight That Tracks And Follows Moving Targets
Baseus has launched the $269.99 U2 Pro outdoor camera, with dual 3K cameras, a motion-tracking spotlight and local encrypted storage.
Home Assistant’s Matter Server Adds Matter 1.6.1, Camera Talkback, And IKEA Hardware Support
Matter Server 1.5.0 is in beta with Matter 1.6.1 groundwork, WebRTC camera talkback and support for Aqara and IKEA device features.
UGREEN Matter Camera ID500 Pro Opens For Preorder With HomeAgent Hub
UGREEN has opened preorders for its Matter-certified 4K indoor camera as an add-on to the HomeAgent hub, with early-backer pricing listed.
I Tried A $99 Plug That Promises To Track Your Car And Send Help When Needed — Without Selling Your Data
The $99 Miles Plug tracks trips and vehicle health, with roadside and accident-response services sold through prepaid memberships.
Shelly’s First mmWave Sensor Can Track 10 People Across 10 Zones — And It Works With Matter
Shelly has released the Presence Gen4 in North America, with mmWave detection for up to 10 people across 10 customizable zones and local control.
Why Apple Is Finally Making Its Own Smart Home Devices
Apple launched the Home Collection with LG and Schneider Electric, adding its own smart home devices and the HomeView display to its ecosystem.