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Aqara launches the Outdoor Plug H2 EU, an IP44 smart plug with energy monitoring and dual Matter over Thread and Zigbee support.

Google Home now upgrades Philips Hue bridges to local Matter control through Google Home hubs, with faster response and no re-pairing needed.

Aqara launches the U600 smart lock for UK multipoint doors with native Matter over Thread and Apple Home Key. It costs £229 and is available now.

Apple announces Home Collection with LG and Schneider, plus HomeView, Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2. Matter and Thread support, from December.

UniFi Network 11 lets you commission Matter Thread devices to monitor status and connectivity. It needs UniFi OS 6.0.10 and rolls out in stages.

Apple is reportedly working with LG on a Matter smart home lineup that includes a lock, doorbell, thermostat, and cameras for its new home hub.

Apple’s new smart home rumored to launch October 13 with a 6-inch display that recognizes household members and personalizes content. Features new Siri AI.

SwitchBot launches RGBICWW Light Bars with native Matter over Wi-Fi. 12 individually controlled color zones, no hub required.

Schneider Electric to acquire Bulgarian smart home company Shelly Group. Transaction expected to close Q1 2027 with operations remaining in Bulgaria.

SwitchBot launches K11+ Pro robot vacuum, a compact 9.8-inch model with 12,000Pa suction, self-emptying dock, and Matter support for smart homes.

Meross launches MSH450P Matter Smart Hub Pro with four new sensors for temperature, doors, water leaks. Pre-orders open, ships September 28.

Thread Group approves expansion of Thread mesh networking to Sub-GHz frequencies for commercial and industrial IoT applications.

Aqara FP400 spatial sensor tracks up to 10 people simultaneously with zone-based detection. Now available with Thread or Zigbee support. Supports Matter.

IKEA releases the Dubbelkisel, a Matter-over-Thread LED driver for cabinet lighting. Connect without a hub, starting at €18 in Europe.

Aqara releases the Power Plug H2 for EU and UK outlets featuring dual Thread and Zigbee support, real-time energy monitoring, and high load capacity.

Home Assistant releases Matter Server 9.0 with a new matter.js engine, improved security checks, and a live Thread network troubleshooting map.

The Connectivity Standards Alliance launches Matter 1.6 with Joint Fabric for multi-admin smart homes and zero-power NFC device commissioning.

Upgrade your home security with the Aqara U500 series. These new Thread enabled locks are custom built for outdoor gates, glass doors, and rim setups.

The Govee TV Backlight 3 arrives with advanced AI color mapping and a dual camera setup to create an immersive ambient lighting experience.

SwitchBot introduced the Lock Vision series. Upgrade your smart home with 3D facial recognition, palm vein scanning, and local network control.