Ward Zhou

5 days ago | matteralpha.com | Ward Zhou

Notable Matter smart home lighting manufacturer Govee is expected to release an updated version of its galaxy light projector, the 2 Pro, according to a recent Matter certification. These projectors are unique devices featuring various presets, casting aurora and starry sky scenes onto your wall or ceiling.

5 days ago | matteralpha.com | Ward Zhou

Development of the Matter smart home has shifted from releasing two major versions per year to delivering multiple minor updates in between. The recent launch of Matter 1.4.1 suggests delays for Matter 1.5, which is expected to include several major new features currently in development. So, what can you expect in the next significant update? Here’s everything we know so far. *Information in this article is mainly sourced from GitHub and supported by secondary references.

1 week ago | matteralpha.com | Ward Zhou

Smart lighting brand Nanoleaf has introduced a new decorative light strip – the Matter Smart Multicolor Rope Light – offering full customization for light gradients and shape flexibility. The launch marks Nanoleaf’s return to Matter smart home-compatible products, following a string of Wi-Fi-only releases like the Pegboard Desk Dock and PC Screen Mirror Lightstrip, which lacked support for Matter and Thread.

1 week ago | matteralpha.com | Ward Zhou

Sonoff has submitted a new adapter, the Dongle-M (also called Dongle Max), for approval with the US Federal Communications Commission. The unit supports Zigbee and Thread radios in a single dongle-like device and adds Power over Ethernet (PoE) support alongside Wi-Fi connectivity. What’s for?   The Dongle-M is designed for developers and hobbyists who build open-source smart home gateways and Thread border routers.

1 week ago | matteralpha.com | Ward Zhou

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has officially released its first Matter smart home device – a color smart bulb – in Germany. The smart bulb was initially announced in late February, when Xiaomi listed the product on its global website. This release marks another step in the company’s commitment to the Matter standard, following the rollout of Matter support on its Hub 2S. A basic Matter lightbulb The Xiaomi Smart LED Bulb features a standard, rounded shape with an E27 screw base.