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Guide / Author · November 1, 2026
HomePod mini 2 vs the original HomePod mini
HomePod mini 2 and the original HomePod mini do the same Apple Home hub and Thread border router job. What the new speaker adds, what the original cannot join, and whether to keep, buy or pair each one.
Guide / Author · November 1, 2026
New vs old Apple TV 4K: should you upgrade?
Every Apple TV 4K from the 2017 original to the 2026 model, compared on the same terms, with a keep or upgrade verdict for each generation and what each box can do as an Apple Home Thread hub.
News / Author · October 30, 2026
Google Home for Android starts showing energy readings from Matter plugs
Google's October 29 Home app notes say compatible Matter plugs and energy monitors now show live power and total kWh on Android device tiles and controller screens. Google names no models, iPhone timing or history view, and TP-Link, SONOFF and Eve have not yet listed energy readings inside Google Home.
News / Author · October 29, 2026
Amazon's new Echo Dot is the first basic Dot with a Thread and Zigbee hub
Amazon launched a new Echo Dot on October 28 with a built-in Zigbee, Matter and Thread hub, so the basic Dot can now set up Thread and Zigbee accessories for Alexa. On October 30 Amazon listed it as a Thread 1.3 border router, along with Echo Time, Echo Studio with Home Camera and a Thread 1.4 Echo Show 16.
News / Author · October 26, 2026
Aqara's Matter-over-Thread outdoor plug arrives in Europe, but IKEA's costs less
Aqara launched the Outdoor Plug H2 EU in Europe on October 20: an IP44, 16 A Matter-over-Thread plug with energy monitoring and a Zigbee mode for Aqara hubs. IKEA's TOFSMYGGA does the same Thread job for much less, so Aqara's case rests on that Zigbee mode and a higher heat rating.
Guide / Author · October 25, 2026
IKEA's Matter range: do you need DIRIGERA?
How to run IKEA's KAJPLATS bulbs, BILRESA remotes, GRILLPLATS plugs and new sensors with hub-free pairing, DIRIGERA or the Matter platform you already use, and what each path gives up.
News / Author · October 23, 2026
Nanoleaf's Matter-over-Thread lights get Apple Adaptive Lighting in firmware 5.1.45
Nanoleaf firmware 5.1.45 adds Matter 1.4 and native Apple Adaptive Lighting to its Matter-over-Thread bulbs, downlights, GU10s and lightstrips. App 12.0.0, rolling out since October 20, adds support for the new firmware; install it from Nanoleaf's app.
News / Author · October 22, 2026
SwitchBot's Matter permanent outdoor lights go on sale with adjustable white light
SwitchBot announced its 30 m Permanent Outdoor Lights on October 20. They join Matter controllers over Wi-Fi without a SwitchBot hub and cost $239.99, CAD 299.99, €199.99 or £199.99, but SwitchBot's US and UK stores are taking preorders for early November.