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The new Matter 1.5 standard adds support for smart home cameras, opening up new possibilities. New support is also arriving for soil sensors, helping you automate your garden.

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After running into a few roadblocks, Matter is officially here. Announced by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), the Matter certification program is now live, allowing manufacturers to bring ...

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Samsung introduced its first standalone SmartThings smart home controller at its CES 2022 keynote this week. The Samsung Home Hub is designed to be a central place for a household to control and ...

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