Thread is a mesh networking protocol that connects low-power smart home gadgets, and it’s one of Matter’s underlying ...

Amazon says it will bring Matter-over-Thread support to its Echo devices this spring. All of the company’s remaining compatible Echo and Eero devices will be updated to support Matter by spring as ...

Apple seems to be on the cusp of incorporating Thread in many of its new products without having officially listing it in the product specs yet. In 2020, Apple released its first Thread-enabled device ...

When it comes to the smart home, it’s fair to say that Apple’s in third place. A distant third place. Google (with its Nest products and Google Assistant) and Amazon (with its Echo products and Alexa ...

The iPhone Air is guarantee to have Thread support, and that's good news for smart homes waiting on Apple's big release. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security For more than 10 years Tyler has used his ...

I upgraded an Eve Energy smart plug and Eve motion and contact sensors to Matter and controlled them simultaneously in Google Home, Apple Home, and Samsung SmartThings. But I needed two phones and two ...

The other Aqara hubs, including the Hub M1S/M1S Gen 2, Hub E1, Camera Hub G3, and Camera Hub G2H Pro, will also receive similar OTA updates in the coming months. The software updates will bring Matter ...

Hamid is a dedicated technology enthusiast with a deep passion for testing new gadgets. With over five years of experience in the tech field, he has honed his skills and knowledge in various areas of ...

IKEA smart home gear delivers stable control and $10 sensors, with Matter compatibility so you can grow the system over time.