Matter smart home news

New devices and updates from smart home brands, each linked to the official announcement.

Three color smart bulbs, a recessed downlight and a glowing LED lightstrip on a light background

7 Oct 2026 Nanoleaf

Nanoleaf firmware 5.1.45 brings Matter 1.4 to Thread lights

Nanoleaf has released firmware 5.1.45 for its Matter-over-Thread Essentials bulbs, downlights, GU10s and lightstrips, adding Matter 1.4 support and native Apple Adaptive Lighting.

A white smart home hub surrounded by an energy meter, a roller blind, an irrigation valve and a soil sensor

6 Oct 2026

Samsung adds Matter 1.6 support to SmartThings

Samsung has updated SmartThings with Matter 1.6 support, adding energy meters, closures, irrigation devices and soil sensors as new device categories.

A smart home display on a stand showing colorful control tiles, next to a small potted plant

13 Oct 2026 Apple

Apple announces HomeView smart home display for Matter accessories

Apple has announced HomeView, a 7-inch smart home display that works as an Apple Home hub for Apple Home Collection and other Works with Apple Home and Matter accessories.

A dark keypad smart deadbolt, a round smart thermostat, a small sensor and an indoor camera on a light background

13 Oct 2026 Apple

Apple announces Apple Home Collection with Matter lock and thermostats

Apple has announced Apple Home Collection, a lineup of cameras, a smart lock, thermostats and sensors made with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, with the lock, thermostats and sensors described as Matter compatible.