Aqara has unveiled the Presence Sensor FP1E, an addition to its smart sensor range. This new sensor, based on the Zigbee protocol, offers enhanced monitoring and automation for homeowners while remaining user-friendly. It also supports Matter via an Aqara Matter…
Mouser partners with Infineon for webinar on Matter
Mouser Electronics has partnered with Infineon Technologies to present a new webinar titled ‘Seamless Integration: Simplifying Secured Matter Compatibility and Security in Matter Designs’. This webinar is scheduled for 27th August 2024 at 17:00 CET. Matter is an innovative, open-source,…
KAGA FEI releases module supporting Matter standard
KAGA FEI, a provider of advanced short-distance wireless modules, has announced the release of the WKR612AA1 processor-integrated Wireless LAN/Bluetooth combo module, designed to support the development of devices compliant with the Matter standard. This Matter-compliant module supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth…
Amazon Prime Day 2024: 6 Matter-compliant devices to buy
Amazon Prime Day, which came into being in 2015 to commemorate Amazon’s 20th birthday, will be returning this year, in its ninth edition, from 16-17 July 2024. In 2023, Amazon members – as reported by the company – purchased more…
Panasonic looks to democratise Matter with certification service
Panasonic Industry Europe is now offering PAN-MaX, a comprehensive Matter Certificate Service designed to streamline Matter enablement for smart home device manufacturers. The Matter standard, developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), aims to address the fragmented smart home market…
InnoPhase IoT launches Matter Wi-Fi solution
InnoPhase IoT, a fabless semiconductor company specialising in ultra-low power Wi-Fi IoT solutions, has announced the availability of its Talaria TWO Matter v1.2 certified Wi-Fi solution. This single-chip SoC approach contrasts with the multiple-chip strategy used by many vendors. The…
OCF releases update, integrating with Matter
The Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) has released an update to its Secure IP Device Framework, facilitating integration with the Matter device ecosystem. This update allows OCF and Matter devices to coexist and interact within the same smart home, enhancing interoperability,…
CSA launches Japan Interest Group
The Connectivity Standards Alliance, an international community of over 700 technology companies dedicated to open standards for the Internet of Things (IoT), has announced the launch of its Japan Interest Group. This newly established Interest Group, composed of volunteer members…
Matter 1.3 launches, bringing new and optimised features
The Connectivity Standards Alliance is pleased to announce the most recent update to Matter, version 1.3 of the specification and SDK, now accessible for device manufacturers and platforms to integrate into their products. This latest release signifies a significant step…
Smart home predictions from ByteSnap Design
ByteSnap Design announces its predictions for the smart home sector ahead of World Smart Home Day on the 3rd of November 2022. Smart home devices are becoming more common every day. They allow us to control our homes remotely, monitor…
