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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.
Home Assistant 2026.10.0 brings separate sound and light settings to supported Matter leak sensors, including IKEA KLIPPBOK, without joining the beta.
IKEA's test firmware moves TIMMERFLOTTE to Matter 1.5 and Thread 1.4 with stability improvements, while the production channel remains on 1.0.21.
Home Assistant Core 2026.9.3 now creates lift-only controls for a calibrated Shelly 2PM Gen4 when slat tilt is disabled.
Tapo firmware adds Matter 1.3 power and energy data to the P210M outlet and S505D and TS25 dimmers, but controller support is uneven.
Samsung documents local phone-to-hub control on supported SmartThings hubs. Its status page marked hub firmware 0.62.14, which replaced the paused 0.62.13 to fix Matter updates and local connections, completed on October 20. Thread migration remains unconfirmed.
Shelly Wall Display firmware 2.8 makes five newer panels Matter controllers and accessories. Version 2.8.4, released October 19, fixes security flaws. Thread devices still need a border router, and Premium app control has not shipped.
LIFX owners can apply to move supported current-generation Matter devices from Wi-Fi to Thread, but the beta requires new firmware and full recommissioning.
Nanoleaf 11.10.0 for iPhone and iPad targets Matter Essentials over Thread performance, but the company does not say which task or models changed.
Homebridge 2.4 fixes failed Matter brightness commands, repeat UI requests, and state updates after plugin changes, but its Matter bridge remains opt-in and uncertified.
Home Assistant Core 2026.8.2 fixes a regression that detached some composed devices from their Matter bridge and made deleting an affected child risky.
Home Assistant Core 2026.8.1 coalesces rapid position and status updates from Matter covers, reducing duplicate state-change triggers seen with Eve MotionBlinds.
LIFX is rolling Matter firmware out to eligible existing lights and switches, but the update replaces legacy HomeKit credentials and cannot be undone with a standard reset.
Bosch Smart Home Controller II firmware now addresses Matter Bridge disconnects after restarts or updates, plus an Apple Home device-name problem.
Mysa now documents live Matter support for its Central HVAC thermostat, with exact firmware requirements and important limits for other Mysa models.
Reports of Hue Bridge Pro failures after a firmware update are a reminder to treat the Hue bridge as critical Matter infrastructure, not just a lighting accessory.
Philips Hue plans a 2026 update that lets newer Matter-over-Thread bulbs stay on Zigbee and Thread at the same time, but buyers should still check exact bulb hardware and Bridge needs.
Thread Group's beta diagnostics app can expose mesh details for Matter-over-Thread homes, but owners will still need judgment before moving devices or replacing hardware.