2+ day, 56+ min ago  (240+ words) Espressif just announced the ESP32-E22, their first Wi-Fi 6 E connectivity co-processor, and it's a significant step forward for the maker ecosystem. In this article, we'll break down what this chip brings to the table and why it matters for your next…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (188+ words) Thu May 14 2026, 08: 02 PM EDT " 14 minute read Ikea Matter-over-Thread lineup review: Part of Ikea's new smart home lineup with Matter-over-Thread If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Read our ethics policy. Ikea has an impressive new lineup…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (167+ words) The Connectivity Standards Alliance has struck a deal with the Open ADR Alliance to build a bridge between the Matter smart home interoperability protocol and the Open ADR 3 specification, which empowers demand-side management in energy utilities. Together, the two protocols…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago  (270+ words) Open ADR and Matter are teaming up to make it easier for smart home appliances to talk to the energy grid. This is a big deal, as Matter is the most popular smart home connectivity standard and Open ADR is…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago  (20+ words) The two standards bodies are working together to make it easier to connect home appliances to demand response programs....

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (507+ words) Mon May 04 2026, 04: 15 PM EDT " 1 minute read Homebridge 2. 0 brings Matter support to help bridge the future of smart home devices Homebridge launched in 2015 with the simple goal of bridging unsupported devices into Apple Home. With plugins, this locally-run server would allow…...

2+ week, 27+ min ago  (306+ words) The open-source Apple Home Kit bridge is adding Matter, allowing it to support Alexa, Google Home, Home Assistant " and robot vacuums. Homebridge, the popular software solution that allows you to integrate non-Home Kit devices like Ring cameras into Apple Home,…...

2+ week, 16+ hour ago  (269+ words) The Cardputer Mesh Kit is a portable communication platform that combines an ESP32-S3-based handheld controller with Lo Ra mesh networking and GNSS positioning. The kit is built around the Cardputer-Adv core unit and the Cap Lo Ra-1262 expansion module, and…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (517+ words) Aqara has unveiled the Spatial Multi-Sensor FP400 via its EU store, a new high-end presence sensor that builds on the company's mm Wave lineup, adding detailed spatial awareness, multi-person tracking, and Matter compatibility for broader smart home integration. Originally unveiled at…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (260+ words) When Aqara first announced the Camera Hub G350, the headline that caught my eye was the claim that it is the first Matter-certified camera on the market. Matter, while not perfect, is a huge part of what I want out of…...