Matter devices go mainstream
Aqara’s new Camera Hub G350 launched as the first camera to support Matter with up to 4K video — but right now it only works with Samsung SmartThings while broader Matter 1.5 support rolls out The Verge Gizmodo. Govee pushed Matter smart bulbs that reach up to 1,600 lumens, and budget brand Linkind is selling a Matter-certified 4‑pack smart plug with integrated night lights for under $6 each — practical gear for upgrades today Govee Linkind deal.
Aqara’s G350 combines a 133° 4K wide-angle sensor with a 2.5K telephoto lens and offers a 9x hybrid zoom for close-up detail. (amazon.com) The unit runs on-device AI for face, pet, gesture and six‑sound detections and includes local-only processing plus AI auto‑tracking. (amazon.com) As a connectivity hub the G350 supports Zigbee and Thread radios, can bridge up to 80 Aqara Zigbee sub‑devices (or 40 Zigbee + 40 Thread), and accepts microSD cards up to 512GB for local storage. (amazon.com) Aqara shipped the G350 as a Matter v1.5‑ready camera—part of the specification update the Connectivity Standards Alliance published in November 2025 that finally adds native camera features to Matter. (derekseaman.com) Aqara also launched the wired Doorbell Camera G400 alongside the G350; the G400 works with Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video and is listed at $100. (theverge.com) Govee’s new A21/E26 smart bulb is sold as the E26 Smart Light Bulb 1600lm in the US and the E27 A21 1600lm in Europe, touting up to 1,600 lumens, a CRI over 90 and a 1,000K–10,000K tunable white range. (notebookcheck.net) Budget Matter plugs from Linkind are being discount‑sold as a 4‑pack for $23 (about $5.75 each) and advertise built‑in 30 lm night lights, 15A/1800W ratings, 2.4GHz‑only Wi‑Fi and Matter certification for Apple/Google/Alexa ecosystems. (9to5toys.com)
