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Matter 1.5 Introduces Cameras, Closures, and Advanced Energy Management

The Connectivity Standards Alliance (Alliance) has released Matter 1.5, expanding the specification with several high-impact device categories and capabilities—including cameras, a fully overhauled closures framework, soil sensors, and…

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Xthings Launches Ulticam IQ V2: A 4K AI Camera Built for Matter 1.5

Xthings has unveiled the Ulticam IQ V2, a next-generation 4K UHD PoE security camera designed to fully support the newly announced Matter 1.5 camera standard. With powerful on-device edge AI, Google Gemini cloud intelligence and wide…

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Thread Group Surpasses 1,000 Certified Products

The Thread Group has announced a major milestone this week, confirming that more than 1,000 Thread-certified products and components are now available on the market—spanning everything from consumer smart-home devices to industrial-grade…

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Meross Releases Thread Presence sensor

Meross has unveiled its first Matter-over-Thread presence sensor, the Smart Presence Sensor MS605. Built on real user feedback from the MS600, it directly tackles common pain points such as false triggers, limited placement options, and…

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Aqara release the M200 hub

Aqara has officially launched the Hub M200 to the global market. Designed as a powerful multi-protocol Matter hub, the M200 brings together Aqara devices, IR-controlled appliances, and third-party Matter products across more than 50…

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Aqara releases its Radiator Thermostat W600 with Thread

Aqara has announced the launch of its Radiator Thermostat W600, first previewed at IFA 2025. The W600 upgrades traditional radiators with smart, energy-efficient heating control, offering precise temperature management, automated…

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SwitchBot release new Presence sensor with Matter support

SwitchBot has released a new battery-powered Presence Sensor, which combines a 60Hz mmWave radar, Passive Infrared (PIR) sensor, and ambient light sensor. The sensor blends a 60Hz mmWave radar, PIR sensor, and light sensor to deliver…

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