Ward Zhou

IKEA is stepping up its smart home ambitions by introducing LILJEBAGGE, a Matter-over-Thread radiator thermostat designed to control water-based heating systems for a budget-friendly 199 Swedish krona. Ward Zhou 32 minutes ago Please note: This page may contain affiliate links. Read our ethics policy IKEA is making a surprising expansion to its smart home portfolio with LILJEBAGGE, a Matter-over-Thread radiator thermostat designed for water-based heating systems.

Homey has rolled out support for Matter over-the-air firmware updates, allowing users to patch compatible smart home devices directly through the platform using the official Distributed Compliance Ledger. Ward Zhou 58 minutes ago Please note: This page may contain affiliate links. Read our ethics policy Smart home platform Homey has added over-the-air firmware updates for Matter devices, allowing users to update supported products directly without returning to a manufacturer’s app or hub.

Home Assistant has released its next monthly update in beta, bringing one of its most useful Matter troubleshooting tools directly into the main interface. The new Matter network map combines Wi-Fi and Thread devices with Wi-Fi access points and Thread Border Routers in one topology. The release also includes fixes for Matter and Thread, alongside broader improvements for security and connected hardware.