IKEA is in the midst of rolling out a new lineup of smart home devices, ditching Zigbee in favor of Matter over Thread.

Smart home gear is getting more common, but the words used to talk about it can get confusing. You might see things like Matter, Thread, or Zigbee on boxes or in setup menus and wonder what they mean.

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The update comes with iOS 18 and also uses the Thread radio in newer iPhones to control devices like the Eve ...

Aqara is introducing a new presence sensor that is a natural addition for HomeKit users who want reliable automations without the need for a camera. The new Aqara FP300 combines mmWave presence ...

One of the annoying limitations of Matter is that, often, you’re giving up features if you use a device in something like the Google Home app over another Matter app. But with Aqara’s Advanced Matter ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The sleek-looking Halo Select offers Wi-Fi or Matter-over-Thread connectivity, and the company says there’s more ...

Aqara has now launched its official 2025 Prime Day sale, delivering some of the best prices of the year and some historical new all-time lows on its multi-platform smart home gear. Alongside a host of ...

Eve announces a new Matter and Thread smart thermostat with HomeKit support, on-device controls, and no subscriptions.