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Matter and OpenADR join forces to create a clear path from the grid to your smart home appliances
5/11/2026
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Aliro brings universal phone-based lock access across platforms
5/8/2026
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Homebridge 2.0 adds Matter support, bringing robot vacuums and more to any major smart home platform
5/4/2026
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Homebridge 2.0 becomes full Matter bridge for any smart home platform
5/4/2026
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Thread, Zigbee, and Matter each play a distinct role — here’s which one your smart home actually needs
4/21/2026
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IKEA Matter devices now connect directly to Samsung SmartThings, no extra hub required
4/21/2026
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Walmart is updating its 4K streaming box with Gemini and Matter support
4/20/2026
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Your Galaxy Is Your New Front Door Key
4/20/2026
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You might already own a #Matter hub and not even know it. #SmartThings has built Matter and Thread into @Samsung, appliances, soundbars, and more, so no extra hardware is needed.
See how we’re making the smart home work for everyone, not just enthusiasts.
“This is a big deal, as #Matter is the most popular #smarthome connectivity standard and @OpenADRAlliance is a connectivity standard used by the actual energy grid. In other words, this should allow smart home devices to automatically communicate with the grid without any effort
“@AqaraSmarthouse’s Smart Lock U400 offers more of the same but adds support for #Matter, which means it’ll work with most home automation ecosystems. …It also supports #Aliro and ultra-wideband (UWB) technology for hands-free unlocking via your phone.” John R. Delaney, @PCMag
“#Aliro will serve a similar purpose, unifying basic functionality across platforms. You will be able to unlock your door through Aliro, whether you have an Android phone or an iPhone, and regardless of which digital wallet you use. Even smartwatches with your wallet’s
