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Matter 1.5 UK devices on a test bench: smart plugs, a bulb and a Thread hub in a British home
Full Home Automation

Matter 1.5 UK Devices: Which Actually Work in 2026?

Walk into Currys in late 2026 and half the smart home shelf carries a Matter logo. The latest version, Matter 1.5, promises genuine plug-and-play between Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant. We tested 42 Matter 1.5 UK devices across six weeks to see which ones keep that promise. Some do. Quite a … Read more

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Full Home Automation

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Smart Security

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