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As it stands, adding Matter devices to multiple smart ecosystems is a royal pain, but version 1.4 of the Matter standard paves the way for a smoother process.

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Matter 1.4, the latest version of the beleaguered open smart home standard, is now available. Its Enhanced Multi-Admin ...

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We're only a month away from one of the best saving events of the year — Black Friday! And from preparing your home for the ...