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A generic smart deadbolt on an entry door with a phone nearby during setup

Launch note / June 19, 2026

Schlage Sense Pro arrives as a $399 Matter-over-Thread lock

Schlage's Sense Pro launches June 29 with Matter over Thread, UWB hands-free unlocking, Apple Home Key support, and a few platform caveats buyers should check before replacing a deadbolt.

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A compact fabric smart speaker near a Matter plug and door sensor in a Google Home-style room

Launch note / June 18, 2026

Google Home Speaker is also a Thread border router

Google's new Gemini speaker is a $99.99 Matter hub with Thread 1.3, which makes it useful Google Home infrastructure but not a Thread 1.4 upgrade.

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