Home Assistant 2026.11 adds Matter camera support
Home Assistant 2026.11.0, released November 4, 2026, turns Matter 1.5 cameras into camera entities with live WebRTC video and snapshots, plus a Labs two-way audio talk button.
Every device here supports Matter, so it works across Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa and SmartThings. Browse by category or brand and compare current Amazon prices.
Matter smart water shutoff valves and leak sensors compared: EcoNet Bulldog, Aqara T1, Jinvoo and UseeLink, with advice on valve fit, local leak shutoff and Matter support.
Four Matter-ready Echo Show smart displays compared by size, radios and controller support, with advice on Thread, Wi-Fi and ecosystems.
A practical first-project path for smart home beginners: what you may already own, outdoor lights at sunset, then indoor lights, thermostat and locks, with Matter explained in plain English.
Matter-over-Wi-Fi air purifiers in our US catalog, compared by CADR, filter type, sleep noise and how they join Apple Home, Google Home and Alexa.
Matter plugs, bulbs, locks, sensors, thermostats and hubs worth watching for Black Friday 2026, plus which Thread border router you need and how to shop smart.
Matter presence sensors that use mmWave radar to tell a quiet room from an empty one, compared by radio, power, range and zone support.
Three Matter humidifiers compared, from GoveeLife and SwitchBot, with what Matter actually exposes for humidifiers today, plus tips on room size, sensors, and Wi-Fi vs Thread.
Seven Matter smart bulbs for US E26 sockets compared, from Nanoleaf, Aqara, Philips Hue, WiZ, Tapo, GE Cync and Govee, with advice on Thread vs Wi-Fi, border routers and ecosystems.
Eight Matter controllers and Thread border routers compared, from Apple, Amazon, Aqara, Aeotec SmartThings and Homey, with advice on Thread networks, bridges and choosing for your ecosystem.
Seven Matter in-wall dimmers for US homes compared, from Leviton, Inovelli, Eve, Aqara, GE Cync, Tapo and Shelly, with advice on wiring, 3-way setups, Thread and ecosystems.
Six Matter smart thermostats for US homes compared, from Nest, Aqara, Honeywell Home, Lux and Meross, with advice on wiring, sensors, Thread and ecosystems.
The best Matter-compatible smart plugs and outlets for 2026: compact Wi-Fi and Thread plugs, an outdoor plug, an in-wall outlet and a Matter power strip, with Thread vs Wi-Fi advice.
Home Assistant 2026.11.0, released November 4, 2026, turns Matter 1.5 cameras into camera entities with live WebRTC video and snapshots, plus a Labs two-way audio talk button.
Zemismart
Zemismart introduced the MTL3-CW on November 3, 2026: a Matter over Thread controller for 12V/24V tunable-white LED strips, with 1โ100% dimming and warm-to-cool white control.
Google Home for Android now shows energy data for Matter plugs and energy monitors, and proper controls for Matter garage doors, gates, windows and blinds.
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