Aqara adds support for 50 new Matter device types

is a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a contributor to Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, and US News. Aqara is adding support for over 50 new Matter device types, making it one of the most comprehensive smart home platforms in terms of Matter support, alongside Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant. The company is also bringing advanced bridging to all its Matter controllers, allowing you to integrate Aqara’s many advanced automation features into any Matter-compatible smart home platform via scenes and triggers. This includes Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home. The new update also lets you bridge Matter devices that are not yet supported by a platform into those ecosystems. The new Matter device types that can now connect to Aqara Matter controllers include: Robotic vacuums Dimmable plugs Smoke and CO alarms Air quality sensors Leak, freeze, and rain sensors Curtains and blinds Fans and air purifiers Air conditioners and heat p ... Read full article.