The mesh network you forgot about.

IKEA embraces Matter with five new smart home devices designed for better compatibility and everyday practicality.

Cheap Matter over Thread devices are finally here.

IKEA Kajlat RGB bulbs cost about $12 to $15 and support Matter over Thread plus Zigbee, helping you build value smart ...

Thread is a mesh networking protocol that connects low-power smart home gadgets, and it’s one of Matter’s underlying ...

You’re here because you have a lot of smart home devices and want to buy the best smart lights to suit your needs. Maybe you want to ask Alexa to turn the lights out at night without leaving your cosy ...

On the fringes of IFA 2025, lighting company Signify presented a long-awaited improved version of the ZigBee gateway of its Philips Hue brand. Unlike the Bridge v2, which is still available without ...

ZigBee to the smart home standard ' Matter '. If you have a Matter-compatible smart home hub, you will be able to link IKEA's smart home products with other companies' smart home products. Matter is a ...

Ikea wants to massively expand its smart home range, switch from ZigBee to Thread and also control other brand devices via the Matter standard. Ikea wants to massively expand the smart home area of ...

Looking to turn your house into a smart home? Swapping out your dumb bulbs with smart ones is the easiest way to start. Many smart bulbs can be screwed into existing light sockets, and they can be ...

For whatever reason, bulbs are the HomeKit device I have the most trouble with (i.e., no response error). The Aqara LED Bulb T2 aims to support Matter over Thread for future-proof compatibility and ...

Looking for the easiest path to smart lighting? Screw a smart bulb into a socket. Done! If you’re looking for something with more elegance and sophistication, however, you should replace the switches ...