Will Matter finally be able to do what it should have always done?
…This is where you should be able to set up a device in one smart home app and then use it on any other Matter-compatible platform. Today, each ecosystem creates and…
For my latest round of testing, I brought in 12 new models to determine the best smart plugs currently on the market. The result is this guide to our top picks for smart plugs -- starting with the Emporia 15W smart plug, which topped our list, thanks to its easy setup and excellent electricity tracking. Read on to see why we chose it and the other plugs that made our list.
Best Smart Plugs for 2026: An Upgrade for Any Home…This is where you should be able to set up a device in one smart home app and then use it on any other Matter-compatible platform. Today, each ecosystem creates and…
Ikea's new 2026 smart home and home security devices quickly earned several spots on my recommendation lists, thanks to their high affordability (many around $10) and full compatibility with the cross…
Smart shades from SmartWings connect via the Matter over Thread protocol, which makes them responsive, energy-efficient, and Apple Home compatible. Plus, they're a beautiful addition to any home. There are…
Designed by SmartHomeGuys in the UK, the DeskUp Pro is an ESP32-based standing desk controller compatible with Home Assistant, Homey Pro, and other Smart Home hubs, using the desk’s standard…
Hey Everyone - 32M, ~10 years in IT (5–6 in networking/network engineering specifically). Recently started a network deployment contract through TEKsystems and honestly realizing this type of work fits me WAY better than…
Hi Reddit, We just wrapped up The Android Show | I/O Edition, and a core theme of the show was how we’re making your phone more helpful so that you can spend less time looking at it and more time living your life. To mak…
…But why it's really great for tackling the heatwave is that it's part of IKEA's smart home range. This device is built on the open standard Matter, compatible with…
…Aqara Debuts G410 Doorbell, G100 Camera, and H2 Dimmer With HomeKit Support Smart home company Aqara's G410 video doorbell, which is Matter-compatible and supports Apple's HomeKit Secure Video, is…
…The Keypad 2 NFC needs a compatible Nuki Matter-enabled lock to function, so users will need to have an installed Smart Lock from the company. Users will also need a compatible…
…A compatible smart speaker See the Amazon Echo Spot Smart speakers from Amazon Echos to Apple HomePods come with voice assistant compatibility and ways to connect to favorite music services like Spotify…
…a Thread-enabled Apple Home hub (including select Apple TV 4K and HomePod speaker models) for consistent, low-latency performance. It’s also compatible with Aliro — the smart lock standard that supports…
…Home app, including AI-generated descriptions of HomeKit Secure Video camera clips and smarter grouping of accessory notifications. The Home app will use Apple Intelligence to analyze recorded clips from compatible cameras…