Sarah Diyana
3 years of experience in smart home & smart protocols such as Matter, Thread and Zigbee. Sharing knowledge with anyone struggling to build a connected home. Get your guides and reviews by an expert!
Aqara Hub M3 Matter Review 2026
A couple of years ago I bought a few Aqara smart devices, and I was disappointed. Yes, I was inexperienced and did not know about Matter and its importance. So, I was over the moon when the Aqara Hub M3 Matter support was announced! Yes, that’s right folks Aqara hub M3 Matter is finally out. Add to Cart Let me elaborate! What is the Aqara Hub M3 Matter? The Aqara Hub M3 is a versatile smart home hub that’s packed with features to elevate your home automation setup. It fully s
Best IKEA Matter Devices and Integration Guides
IKEA Matter devices are affordable smart home products that use the Matter standard and Thread networking to work seamlessly with platforms like Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa. When paired with the IKEA DIRIGERA hub, these devices can integrate with other brands while maintaining local control, reliability, and easy setup. From sensors to remotes and air quality monitors, IKEA’s Matter ecosystem provides a simple way to build a connected home without locking yourself into a single platform.
iOS 18 Allows Control Over Matter Devices Without a Hub or Thread Border Router
New Apple Update Alert! With the release of iOS 18, Apple Home users’ lives just got easier. IOS 18 allows you to control Matter Devices without a smart hub or Thread Border Router. This means the extra hardware for Matter Hubs is not necessary! Let me elaborate! What Are the New Features Added Through iOS 18? To unlock these new features the iPhone should have iOS 18 (iPhone 15 or newer). 1. Direct Local Control With the iOS 18 update users can add and control Matter-enabled dev
Matter Compatible EveHome Smart Devices
EveHome’s Matter devices are a total game-changer for the smart home. Whether you want to monitor energy, secure your home or optimize heating, Eve’s got you covered. With Thread on board these devices are even more reliable and fast. They’re a must have for any smart home. 1. EveHome Energy (Smart Plug & Power Meter) Add to Cart The EveHome Energy smart plug is an all-round device to simplify power management and save energy. It’s Matter compatible so it will fit into any smart h
How to Add Matter Devices to Home Assistant
Any smart home enthusiast knows the importance of Matter in the new smart home world. So, I am here to tell you how to add Matter devices to Home Assistant. With a Matter Home Assistant integration, you can enhance interoperability across ecosystems. This would allow seamless integration of smart devices with multiple brands. Let’s jump right into how you can get Matter devices running with Home Assistant! Prerequisites for Matter Home Assistant 1. Prepare Home Assistant * I
Sengled Matter Smart Bulb
If you ask someone what is one of the most popular smart light options, one of them is most probably going to be Sengled. I love Sengled lights, they are versatile and pretty much amazing overall. Sengled smart bulbs are amazing for anyone looking to brighten up their life. If you are looking to decorate your home or room, I would recommend going for Sengled Smart Bulbs! While Sengled does not have many Matters compatible devices I have given you the ones that do so far. As of now, their Matt
SmartWings Thread/ Matter Blinds Review
If you are tired of the sun waking you up, get onboard me too. Now there is a huge variety of Thread blinds or even Matter blinds you can purchase but the question are they worth it? I bought a bunch of SmartWings. Thread blinds and also some SmartWings Matter blinds. So far it is so worth it! Let me elaborate further with each Thread Blinds and Matter Blinds. Let’s start with the Thread Matter Blinds! SmartWings Motorized Zebra Shades The SmartWings Motorized Zebra Shades offers four
Matter Bridge Solution for Non-Matter Devices
If you are wondering what a Matter Bridge is, let us explain. The Matter Bridge is essentially a small hub that bridges Matter non-compatible devices to the Matter Fabric. To put it in basic words, the Matter bridges allow you to connect your incompatible devices to Matter and achieve amazing and seamless home automation. Giving you smart home control over one platform! This article will give you 4 amazing Matter bridges that allow you to do just that! Let’s go! If you're looking to exten
The Best Matter Zigbee Hubs 2025
When building a smart home, it is important to have the best devices that will benefit you. So, if you are looking to find the best Matter ZigBee hubs you have come to the right place. Zigbee hubs are essential for a smart home as they act as a bridge between your devices. It ensures the communication between devices is smooth and efficient. With the rise of Matter, having a hub that supports both Zigbee and Matter is very important to ensure future compatibility and seamless integration. In t
Tado's Matter-Enabled Thermostats Explained
Finally, finally FINALLY! Tado Thermostats are Matter enabled, and I am over the moon. I absolutely love Tado devices, specifically their amazing thermostats. The small little compact devices work wonders and now that Tado has released Tado Matter enabled thermostats I am so excited. If you are not very familiar let me, explain, starting off with “what is Matter?” What is Matter? The Tado Smart Thermostat and Tado V3+ models benefit significantly from Matter's standardization. Matter