Need another Thread Border Router on your network, but a USB-serial dongle won’t work due to an inconvenient placement?
Consider a standalone OTBR such as this Silvercrest Zigbee Gateway that can be converted easily thanks to the excellent rtl8196e-gateway project.
https://github.com/jnilo1/rtl8196e-gateway
Since Thread & Matter are frequently mixed up, beware that this will need a separate Matter Controller to connect Matter devices.
#homeassistant #thread #matter
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SMARTHOME GUIDE: WAS IST MATTER? DER SMART-HOME-STANDARD VERSTÄNDLICH ERKLÄRT
https://gadgetchecks.de/smarthome-guide-was-ist-matter-der-smart-home-standard-verstaendlich-erklaert/
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#matter #smarthome #thread #smartliving #hausautomation #heimautomation #iot #vernetzteszuhause #smarthometechnik #heimnetz #technikratgeber #smartbuilding #smarthomeguide #digitaleszuhause #smartdevices #homeautomation #smarthomesicherheit #energieeffizienz #matterstandard #smarthomeideen
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FUCK! YES!
For once, Google "AI mode" was correct.
I need to pass the interface ID via a manual command line switch.
Then it will use the correct one. And mDNS works.
I apparently still need a Google Phone to add a Matter device, since the manual add doesn't work.
#matter #homeassistant
SMARTHOME GUIDE: WAS IST EIN SMART HOME? DAS INTELLIGENTE ZUHAUSE EINFACH ERKLÄRT
https://gadgetchecks.de/smarthome-guide-was-ist-ein-smart-home-das-intelligente-zuhause-einfach-erklaert/
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#smarthome #smarthomeguide #hausautomation #heimautomation #smartliving #matter #thread #zigbee #homeassistant #alexa #applehome #googlehome
Really, @homeassistant@fosstodon.org? I need a #Google-#Android phone to install #Matter devices?
I thought NOT needing Google or any other billionaire's bullshit spy stuff was the whole point?
New on the blog: my Home Assistant setup on FreeBSD.
Home Assistant OS runs in a bhyve VM, but bhyve has no USB passthrough, so Zigbee2MQTT and Mosquitto live in a VNET jail with the ConBee II.
Homematic comes in via a CCU3, and three IKEA Matter-over-Thread devices use my Nanoleaf Shapes controller as their border router.
Three radio ecosystems, 474 entities, one dashboard.
https://blog.hofstede.it/my-home-assistant-setup-bhyve-freebsd-jails-zigbee-homematic-and-matter-over-thread/
#FreeBSD #HomeAssistant #bhyve #Zigbee #Matter #Thread #SelfHosting
Today we're excited to announce Matter Server 9.1.0 which includes support for Matter 1.6.0! 🎉
You'll also find Automatic Time Sync for supported devices ⏱️ enhanced Thread network diagnostics 🪡 and so much more. Update the Matter Server integration to take advantage of everything new 👏🏻
#HomeAssistant #HomeAutomation #SmartHome #Matter
Feed: All Latest | 7 Best Outdoor Security Cameras (2026) After Testing Dozens by Simon Hill
AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information.
The article evaluates a variety of weather‑proof outdoor security cameras, highlighting the Arlo Pro 6 as the overall winner for its 2K HDR video, 160° field of view, two‑way audio, siren and smart alerts, though its best features require a paid Arlo Secure subscription. It also names the TP‑Link Tapo Wire‑Free MagCam as the most cost‑effective option with local microSD storage, the EufyCam S3 Pro for premium 4K video, AI on‑device detection and solar charging (but at a higher price), and the Google Nest Cam Outdoor 2K as the top wired pick with reliable alerts and optional Google Home Premium cloud storage. The guide discusses key buying considerations such as video resolution, HDR, frame rate, power source (wired versus battery/solar), local versus cloud storage, subscription costs, privacy and smart‑home integration, and offers advice on placement, false‑positive filtering and security practices like strong passwords and two‑factor authentication.
Read more: https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-outdoor-security-cameras/
#Arlo #GoogleNest #Matter #gear_buyingguides #gear_products_smarthome
Scientists just created exotic new forms of matter that shouldn’t exist
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260504154014.htm?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=Econopass%2Fmagazine%2FFLIPBOARD+EXCHANGE+FEED+%F0%9F%97%9E%EF%B8%8F
A new quantum physics study reveals that simply changing a magnetic field over time can unlock entirely new forms of matter that don’t exist under …
#science #matter #quantumphysics
Feed: All Latest | WIRED’s Smart Home Ecosystem Guide (2026) by Nena Farrell
AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information.
Choosing a smart‑home ecosystem hinges on the voice assistant you already use daily—Alexa, Siri, or Google—since each serves as the hub for controlling lights, locks, thermostats, blinds, and more. Amazon Alexa offers the widest range of speakers and devices, strong family‑profile features, and seamless Ring integration (though Ring’s privacy practices raise concerns); Apple Home works best for iPhone users, providing end‑to‑end encryption and a simple “just works” experience but a smaller, pricier device lineup; Google’s Gemini‑powered assistant integrates neatly with Android phones and Nest products, delivering sleek design and a unified subscription for premium features, though Google is scaling back its own hardware. The new Matter standard now unifies many devices across platforms, reducing the need for multiple apps, but it also ties you more firmly to a single ecosystem. Ultimately, the best system is the one that aligns with the devices you already own and the platform that offers the least friction for everyday use.
Read more: https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-choose-your-smart-home-ecosystem/
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This means that I can’t set up automations in the Apple Home app like ‘if power consumption drops then send a push notification’.
Yes, I can always use Homey or Home Assistant, but that negates the point of trying to keep things on one ecosystem.
#ikea #grillplats #smarthome #matter
In further IKEA smart home adventures, I also picked up some of the Grillplats smart plugs. There’s both good and bad sides to these…
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They are seriously cheap.
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You can get them bundled with a smart switch at a further discount, but they don’t work with each other out of the box.
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Apple’s Home app won’t give you energy consumption info. For that, you need to use IKEA’s own hub and app (or a third party one like Homey or Home Asst).
Just spent breakfast rebooting the universe as (it looks like) a #HomeAssistant update broke #Matter connectivity.
Things seem to be stable now, so 🤞
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ANGEBOT: MEROSS MATTER-STECKDOSE IM 4ER-PACK MIT STROMMESSUNG JETZT REDUZIERT SICHERN
https://gadgetchecks.de/angebot-meross-matter-steckdose-im-4er-pack-mit-strommessung-jetzt-reduziert-sichern/
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#schnäppchen #deal #angebot #meross #matter #mattersteckdose #smarthome #smartsteckdose #wlansteckdose #energiemessung #stromverbrauch #stromsparen #technikdeal #preissturz #sonderangebot #smarthomedeal #appsteuerung #sprachsteuerung #dealsuche #sparpreis
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