If you bought a recent Matter-over-Thread Hue bulb and hated choosing one radio forever, the update is finally on the release notes. On October 5, 2026,
Smart bulbs are easy. Full lighting systems that behave across Apple Home, Alexa, and Home Assistant without a second app gymnastic routine are harder. At IFA 2026 in Berlin,
Aqara used IFA week to expand lighting that actually talks to Apple Home. On September 4, 2026, the company introduced five Matter-enabled smart lights that also support Thread and Zigbee—and pair
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