Frank-Oliver Grün

1 week ago | matter-smarthome.de | Frank-Oliver Grün

Some say that the launch of the Matter standard in November 2022 came too early for Thread. The radio protocol was not ready for widespread, cross-manufacturer use. And the critics have a point: apart from Apple, whose HomePod mini was already available at the time, no manufacturer had the necessary Thread Border Routers on the market. There was hardly any experience with products from different brands in the network. Or what happens when they come into contact with each other.

2 weeks ago | matter-smarthome.de | Frank-Oliver Grün

The Matter smart home standard is finding its way into the professional market. Alongside KNX and proprietary systems, products with a Matter logo are popping up more and more in catalogs. Not that the electrical engineering industry is in any particular hurry, but a trend is noticeable. And while many installers are critical of the standard, others are hoping for new impetus. Ultimately, even a breakthrough on the way to more and more easily networked buildings.

2 weeks ago | matter-smarthome.de | Frank-Oliver Grün

More device types and extended bridge functionality – this is how the latest Matter update from Aqara (link) can be summarized. The Chinese company is adding new functions with the firmware updates for its hubs. The first new feature is introduced with software version 4.3.4. It is called Advanced Matter Bridging and was previously reserved for the Hub M3.

2 weeks ago | matter-smarthome.de | Frank-Oliver Grün

Eine Pergola spendet Schatten, wenn die Sonne scheint. Sie schützt vor Nieselregen und verlängert im Sommer den Wohnraum nach draußen. An komfortablen Modellen lässt sich das Lamellendach per Motor verstellen, nicht selten per Funk und über eine App des Herstellers. Pergolux (link) geht einen Schritt weiter und bietet seine neue Baureihe S3 serienmäßig mit Matter-Schnittstelle an. Das norwegisch-deutsche Unternehmen mit Hauptsitz in Fulda wurde 2021 gegründet.

2 weeks ago | matter-smarthome.de | Frank-Oliver Grün

A pergola provides shade when the sun is shining. It protects against drizzle and extends the living space outside in summer. On convenient models, the slatted roof can be adjusted by motor, often by radio and via an app from the manufacturer. Pergolux (link) goes one step further and offers its new S3 series with a Matter interface as standard. The Norwegian-German company with headquarters in Fulda was founded in 2021.