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Apple now lets you add Matter devices to Apple Home without a hub


You can finally use that Thread radio in your iPhone.

Adding a hub that can act as a and Thread border router will let you do things like trigger a light with a motion sensor, adjust your thermostat as part of a Good Night automation, or remotely lock your door when you’re not home. Eve says these devices can talk directly to the Thread radio in compatible iPhones, be added to Apple Home, and be controlled by the app without any additional hubs. These include lighting, thermostats, locks, robot vacuums, refrigerators, dishwashers, dryers, ovens, smoke alarms, air quality monitors, EV chargers, and more.

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