It’s time to play Apple Home news catch-up once again and, once again, the headlines are dominated by Matter and Thread releases.  While I love the Latter, the former is not so exciting for me and after looking at product releases from SwitchBot, Tuo, Philips Hue, Aqara, SemiSmart, and Onvis, I’ll tell you why I am not Matter’s biggest fan…yet.

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📰HomeKit News Articles

• This Smart Lock is the First with Matter over Thread Baked In
• Firmware Update Adds HomeKit Support for Hue Contact Sensor  
• ZemiSmart Release Second HomeKit Zigbee Hub
• Preorders Start for ZemiSmart Matter over Thread Roller Shade Motor

🌟HomeKit Products Mentioned in Today’s Show

• SwitchBot K10 Mini Robot Vacuum: https://geni.us/xQQv
• Tuo Temperature Sensor: https://findtuo.com
• Tuo Contact Sensor: https://geni.us/zV6zwAH
• Tuo Smart Button: https://geni.us/6CtE
• Philips Hue Contact Sensor: https://geni.us/inV5lD7
• Aqara Camera E1: https://geni.us/yVcgo
• ZemiSmart Online Store: https://www.zemismart.com/collections/homekit
• Onvis SMS2 Motion Sensor: https://geni.us/L232Ad
• Onvis 5-key Smart Button: https://geni.us/0Imr
• Onvis CT3 Contact Sensor: https://geni.us/c3WucA
• Onvis S4 Smart Plug: https://geni.us/AA6tw6

🎥 RELATED Videos & Playlists

• SwitchBot in Apple Home over Matter: https://youtu.be/RlIywaA1lCo
• Aqara G3 Camera Hub: https://youtu.be/kSbGKEDcfuQ
• Onvis CT3 Contact Sensor with Thread: https://youtu.be/YBAGExkK3mo

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