Matter
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- 2026-06-17 product_launch The Connectivity Standards Alliance released Matter 1.6, introducing NFC setup and improved multi-ecosystem management. source
- 2026-05-11 partnership Matter and OpenADR have partnered to simplify smart home energy management. source
- 2026-05-11 partnership Matter and OpenADR are collaborating to connect smart home devices to the energy grid. source
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Google Home Speaker to drive Matter adoption with integrated controller and Thread border router
Google's new Home Speaker, launching June 25th, includes Matter controller capabilities and Thread border router functionality. This integration into a mainstream consumer device, especially one powered by Gemini, is likely to significantly boost Matter adoption by simplifying setup and expanding the network for Matter devices.
Matter 1.6 enhances multi-ecosystem device sharing
The recent release of Matter 1.6 by the CSA specifically mentions improvements to multi-ecosystem device sharing. This suggests that interoperability between different smart home platforms is a key focus for the standard, and users may soon experience smoother integration of devices across various ecosystems.
Eve Systems to leverage Matter over Thread for broader smart blind compatibility
Eve Systems' new motor for MotionBlinds utilizes Matter over Thread, expanding compatibility to slimmer blind tubes. This indicates a strategic push by Eve to integrate its products more deeply into the Matter ecosystem, potentially leading to wider adoption of their smart blind solutions across different smart home platforms.
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Smart home industry continues to bet on Matter standard despite adoption challenges
The smart home industry launched Matter four years ago in Amsterdam as a unified interoperability standard. Despite initial high hopes, the standard has faced challenges in widespread adoption and implementation. The in…
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Philips Hue bulbs gain dual Zigbee and Matter connectivity
Philips Hue smart bulbs are set to receive a software update that will enable them to support both Zigbee and Matter over Thread simultaneously. This new capability, powered by Silicon Labs' concurrent multiprotocol tec…
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Google Home AI to use clothing, body size for improved facial recognition
Google is enhancing its Google Home app with new AI-powered features designed to improve device recognition and event logging. Starting June 23rd, the Familiar Faces feature will use additional non-biometric signals lik…
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Philips Hue bulbs gain broader smart home compatibility
Philips Hue bulbs are expanding their smart home compatibility. The new Matter and Thread support will allow the bulbs to integrate more seamlessly with a wider range of smart home ecosystems. This update aims to improv…
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Smart home survivors Aqara and Eufy chart divergent paths to profitability
Two major smart home companies, Aqara (Lumi United Technology) and Eufy (Hikvision), are navigating the industry's challenges with distinct strategies. Aqara, aiming for an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange with an es…
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Chinese scientists develop high-temperature ceramic battery
Scientists have developed a novel ceramic-based lithium-ion battery capable of operating at temperatures up to 150 degrees Celsius, significantly above the boiling point of water. This solid-state battery offers enhance…
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Matter 1.6 and Product Security 1.1 announced by CSA
The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) has officially released Matter 1.6 and Product Security 1.1. These updates introduce enhancements to smart home setup tools and improve multi-ecosystem device sharing capabiliti…
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Thread Direct simplifies smart home device setup
Thread Direct is a new feature for the Thread smart home networking protocol aimed at simplifying device setup. This enhancement will allow users to onboard Thread-powered devices without requiring a separate Thread bor…
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Google launches Gemini-powered Home Speaker with 360-degree audio
Google is releasing its first new smart speaker in six years, the Google Home Speaker, on June 25th. This device is specifically designed to enhance the Gemini for Home experience, offering more natural conversational i…
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Thread Group launches diagnostic app for smart home networks
The Thread Group has released Thread Tools, a new diagnostic application aimed at providing users with real-time visibility into their smart home Thread networks. This beta application, available for iOS and Android, si…
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Matter 1.6 update simplifies smart home setup with NFC and multi-ecosystem support
The Connectivity Standards Alliance has released Matter 1.6, an update focused on simplifying smart home setup and improving multi-ecosystem compatibility. Key features include an NFC-based setup process that replaces Q…
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Eve Systems adds smart control for slimmer blinds with new MotionBlinds motor
Eve Systems has released a new motor option for its MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit, expanding compatibility to slimmer roller blind tubes, including IKEA's Fridans blinds. This update allows users to add smart control, schedu…
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Aqara launches first Matter-certified smart camera with AI tracking
Aqara has released the Camera Hub G350, a smart home device featuring 4K recording, dual lenses, and pan-and-tilt tracking. This camera is notable for being the first on the market to be Matter-certified, with Matter ca…
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Govee launches TV Backlight 3 with Matter support
Govee has released its new TV Backlight 3, designed to enhance home theater experiences with cinema-grade reactive lighting. This new product integrates Matter support, allowing for seamless connectivity within smart ho…
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SwitchBot launches new smart locks with facial recognition and Matter support
SwitchBot has released two new smart locks, the Lock Vision and Lock Vision Pro, featuring 3D facial recognition for unlocking doors. These locks are designed to work with Apple's HomeKit ecosystem and support Matter ov…
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Smart home and energy standards unite for grid integration
The Connectivity Standards Alliance, overseeing smart home protocols like Matter, has partnered with the OpenADR Alliance, which manages energy management standards. This collaboration aims to integrate smart home devic…
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Smart home standard Matter partners with OpenADR for grid communication
The Matter smart home connectivity standard is partnering with the OpenADR protocol to enable seamless communication between smart home appliances and the energy grid. This collaboration aims to simplify demand response…
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Govee offers 20% discount on solar-powered string lights
Govee is offering a 20 percent discount on its new solar-powered string lights. The company has recently expanded its product line with various lighting solutions, including rechargeable table lamps and Matter-compatibl…
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Nanoleaf pivots from smart lighting to AI robots and red light therapy
Smart lighting company Nanoleaf is pivoting its business strategy to focus on wellness products and embodied AI, moving beyond its core smart lighting offerings. CEO Gimmy Chu stated that the smart home market has becom…