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fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Lifx launches a smart mirror and a $30 dimmer switch that can control smart bulbs

Lifx is launching a Matter-enabled smart mirror, a US in-wall Matter dimmer, and lower-cost bulbs and light strips, with Thread upgrades planned later this year.
fromZDNET
1 week ago

I replaced my deadbolt with this Apple HomeKey smart lock - and it's an iPhone user's dream

As an iPhone user, Apple HomeKey has become one of the most convenient ways to unlock my front door. I can come home, press my iPhone or Apple Watch up to my lock, and watch magic unfold as the deadbolt automatically disengages. It's as easy as using your smartphone to pay at the register -- easier since you don't even need to double-press the side button.
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fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Ikea's new low-cost line is a huge win for Matter and your smart home

Ikea launched 21 affordable Matter-over-Thread smart-home devices, including bulbs and remotes, compatible with all platforms and supported by a Dirigera hub update.
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fromArs Technica
3 months ago

New iPhones use Apple N1 wireless chip-and we'll probably start seeing it everywhere

Apple's new N1 wireless chip brings Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread to iPhones, improving continuity and reducing reliance on third-party suppliers.
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fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Google's best-ever 4K streamer is within $1 of its lowest price

Google TV Streamer 4K serves as both a capable 4K streaming box and a smart home hub with Matter and built-in Thread radio.
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Leak suggests new Philips Hue lights will have direct Matter support

First off, packaging for two unannounced bulbs appeared on Amazon, with a Matter logo prominently displayed on the box. While Hue devices have been capable of connecting via Matter using the Hue Bridge as a middleman, they've never supported the protocol directly. That's in part because Matter only works via Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Thread; Hue has been a Zigbee and Bluetooth-only ecosystem for years.
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Apple
fromZDNET
4 months ago

The best smart lock for iPhone users just got a big upgrade - here's why it matters

The Level Lock Pro is a compact smart deadbolt with built-in door position sensing and Matter-over-Thread support, enabling multi-platform connectivity and offline Thread operation.
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