Matter and OpenADR team up to connect smart homes to the grid
Matter and OpenADR team up to connect smart homes to the grid Smart energy management just took a step closer to becoming simpler. This week, the organizations behind Matter, the smart-home interoperability standard, and the OpenADR protocol, which sends signals between the grid and the home, announced an agreement to work together. This should make […]
Nanoleaf bets its future on robots, red light therapy, and AI
Nanoleaf bets its future on robots, red light therapy, and AI Nanoleaf teased a trio of new products focused on embodied AI as it looks to move its brand beyond smart lighting. | Image: Nanoleaf Smart lighting company Nanoleaf has been unusually quiet recently. While competitors such as Govee and Philips Hue have been pumping […]
Govee’s multicolor ceiling light doubles as a low-res screen
Govee's multicolor ceiling light doubles as a low-res screen The smart lighting company is having a busy month. After releasing its first solar-powered lights, a cordless table lamp, and an updated LED light wall over the past few weeks, Govee has announced a new multicolor ceiling light. Available starting today through the company’s online store […]
Ikea’s smart donut lamp is a sweet treat
Ikea's smart donut lamp is a sweet treat The Varmblixt is a smart donut-shaped light fixture that can sit on a table or be mounted on a wall. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Ikea’s popular Varmblixt lamp just got a smart home glow-up. The delightfully bulbous light now features color-changing, dimming, […]
Walmart is updating its 4K streaming box with Gemini and Matter support
Walmart is updating its 4K streaming box with Gemini and Matter support The Onn 4K Pro’s remote looks identical to its predecessor but can now be located using your voice. | Image: Walmart It hasn’t been officially announced, but Walmart’s website now has a listing for an updated version of its budget-friendly Onn 4K Pro […]
Ikea tried to build a smart home for everyone — here’s why it’s not working yet
Ikea tried to build a smart home for everyone — here's why it's not working yet Ikea’s new smart bulbs, sensors, and remotes use Matter-over-Thread to connect to any compatible ecosystem — including Apple Home and Amazon Alexa. In theory. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Ikea’s new Matter-over-Thread products were supposed […]
Hands on with Aqara’s new Matter-compatible camera
Hands on with Aqara's new Matter-compatible camera The Aqara G350 is the first camera you can buy that has support for Matter. The first Matter camera is here – sort of. Camera support came to the smart home standard last year, and Aqara’s Camera Hub G350 is the first to support it. The G350, which […]
Ikea’s Matter-compatible smart bulbs are now available in the US
Ikea's Matter-compatible smart bulbs are now available in the US Ikea’s new smart bulbs are hitting the US a month early. | Image: Ikea After being announced last November, Ikea’s Matter-compatible smart home collection has been slowly trickling into its stores around the world over the past few months. Despite some early connectivity issues, one […]
I’ve tested 30 smart locks, and these are the best
I've tested 30 smart locks, and these are the best A smart lock is an easy solution to some common problems. Locked yourself out? Need to let a friend in to water the plants? Your latchkey kid lost their key? Hands are full, and it’s raining cats and dogs? A smart lock solves all of […]
Ikea is expanding its Matter support to two stylish lamps
Ikea is expanding its Matter support to two stylish lamps Mmmmm, forbidden glowing smart donut. | Image: Ikea After debuting 21 new Matter-compatible smart home devices last November, Ikea is expanding Matter support to some of its existing home furnishings starting with two upgraded lamps at CES 2026. The Varmblixt donut lamp is getting a […]