Christian Cawley

Shelly’s first mmWave presence sensor can track up to 10 people across 10 zones, with Matter support, local control, and camera-free automation.

You might already own a Thread Border Router without knowing it. These five devices have Thread connectivity hiding in plain sight.

Roborock has expanded its automated cleaning lineup at IFA 2026 with the high-clearance Saros 20 Flow Complete and slimline Saros 20 Neo robotic vacuums, alongside new outdoor robotic pool cleaners and LiDAR lawn mowers.

TCL Home Security has launched the D2 Pro Matter, an upgraded smart lock that adds Matter-over-Thread and local control modes to its contactless palm vein recognition system for $199.99.

Buying affordable Matter-compatible gear should be easy, but navigating IKEA's messy smart home aisles is a frustrating ordeal.

Smart plugs do more than switch appliances on and off. With energy monitoring, they can trigger automations, send alerts and reveal energy use.

As smart home tech moves from the living room to the garden, robot lawn mowers remain a glaring omission. With outdoor automation scaling up, it’s time for the Connectivity Standards Alliance to bring grass cutters into the Matter fold.

The days of flicking light switches in rhythmic patterns to pair devices are finally over. Matter 1.4 has quietly revolutionized smart home commissioning, making setup faster, more reliable, and—most importantly—less frustrating.

SwitchBot has launched its new Outdoor Pan/Tilt Cam 3K, featuring AI-powered tracking and local NAS support, though it notably skips native Matter.

Level Home is offering its deepest discounts of 2026 this Prime Day. Save up to 25% on these discreet, Matter-ready smart locks for your front door.

Prime Day is here, and Yeedi is slashing prices on its robot vacuum lineup by up to 67%. Here are the best deals to automate your home floors.

The Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Pro uses AI to identify birds and track activity, but its lack of Matter support feels like a missed opportunity.

IKEA is quietly phasing out its B22 bayonet smart bulbs. For UK and Australian homeowners reliant on these classic fittings, here is what the shift means for you.

The IKEA DIRIGERA is more than a simple smart hub. With recent updates, this budget-friendly device has evolved into a full Matter controller and more.

If your IKEA DIRIGERA is stuck on old firmware, you’re missing out on vital Matter and Thread support. Don't press the reset button—try this instead.

Eufy’s new FamiLock trio brings Matter to your door, but they launch without Aliro support. Is this a dealbreaker for the future of digital keys?

Billions of devices, one massive security bottleneck. Manufacturers are drowning in redundant red tape, but a new global standard is finally here to help.

With dual-joint robotic arms and a chassis that climbs 10cm obstacles, Dreame’s new X60 Pro Ultra Complete looks more like a Star Wars droid than a vac.

I don't particularly want AI running my house, but this is much closer to the futuristic smart home we were promised than another app-controlled light bulb.

This Matter-ready smart display could finally fix your chaotic household