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Matter expands: Homey, Siram, IKEA push smart home integration

Athom pushed a new Homey Pro mini and a Self‑Hosted Server into the market, and both now carry Matter 1.5 certification. The move lets Homey speak the same language as Apple’s Home app without a translation layer.

The Homey Pro mini packs the same processor as the full‑size hub but in a compact case. The Self‑Hosted Server runs on a Raspberry‑Pi‑class board and lets power users host automations locally. Both updates improve nat…

For developers, the certification removes a previous pain point. They no longer need to write separate code paths for HomeKit and other ecosystems. The Homey SDK now generates a single Matter‑compliant descriptor. Tha…

Siram turns a forgetful watering schedule into a set‑and‑forget routine. You plug the kit into a water source, attach the drippers, and the app asks for a daily start time. The device then delivers the exact amount of…

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