1Home Digest: February '26

Preparations for Light + Building 2026 are in full swing, but of course we took a moment to quickly share some of last month’s news with you...

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Aqara U400 review: UWB home key will be hard to beat

Let's start things off with Aqara's new launch of  U400 smart lock, which is the first smart lock to support Ultra‑Wideband Home Key for automatic unlocking with compatible Apple devices. It also includes fingerprint, passcode, and key access, and integrates with Apple Home and Matter.

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Tedee Enables Matter on Its Smart Locks

Tedee has started rolling out Matter support for its GO series smart locks, enabling local integration with Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, and SmartThings. The update is gradually reaching users and requires the latest firmware and a Thread Border Router.

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IKEA’s latest Matter-compatible smart home gadget has been leaked - here's all you need to know

Ikea Dubbelkisel Driver

IKEA’s next Matter‑compatible smart home device, the Dubbelkisel Driver, has been leaked. It’s intended to control built‑in lighting like LED strips, though the company has not yet shared any official release information.

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Symcon: New Matter Controller From Germany

Symcon is adding a Matter Controller in its upcoming 9.0 release, allowing users to manage Matter devices like lights and sensors directly within its platform.

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That's all for this month's digest.

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