Google is expanding its smart home integration at CES 2024. The company said Tuesday that, in the future, LG TVs and some Google TV (and other Android TV) products will work as Google Home hubs.

Smart home manufacturer Aqara announced a series of new Matter-compatible smart home products at CES this week, including a Matter-compatible hub, a smart plug with an integrated Thread border router, ...

The Matter standard was created by the Connectivity Standards Alliance as a way of ensuring that any smart home device will work in any ecosystem. It’s supported by Apple, Amazon, Google, and Samsung, ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aqara, a leading provider of smart home products, announced the global availability of its next-generation Matter hub, the Hub M3. Designed with a focus on edge computing, ...

Aqara has announced the global launch of its next-generation Matter hub, the Hub M3. The new hub was designed with a focus on edge computing to prioritize privacy and local automation that can operate ...

Matter was supposed to make things easier.

HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do with Apple’s smart home framework. “Aqara is committed to creating the ultimate smart ...

The SwitchBot Hub 3 smart home controller is now available for purchase. The Matter-capable device is quite different than other smart home hubs we’ve tested, starting with its rotary knob that can ...

Matter needs faster updates, more universal Thread compatibility and new smart device support if it wants to live up to its big promises. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart ...