Three new Eve devices compatible with Matter are already planned for the end of March: the Eve Door and Window sensor, the Eve Energy smart plug, and the Eve Motion, to detect motion throughout the home. Prices start at $40 for the Eve Energy, and $50 for the Eve Door and Window and the Eve Motion. All three will offer full support for Matter over the Thread protocol at launch, right out of the box.
In addition, Eve is launching a new $200 retrofit kit for roller blinds, called Eve MotionBlinds. Available on Eve's online store alongside other devices on March 28, the Thread-enabled smart roller shade promises easy installation without wiring or special tools, as well as automation controls via the Eve or Apple Home apps. And, when Matter begins integrating smart shades as part of its mid-2023 release, you can expect those shades to also sync with this standard, bringing Google, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and other Matter partners into the mix. The current catalog is compatible thanks to a Matter update.A fast-mover on Matter, Eve was among the first to offer free over-the-air updates to Matter for existing devices. Now, Eve will be one of the first to offer Matter right out of the box, delivering on the new standard's promise to finally bring simplicity, reliability, interoperability, and security to your smart home.” Jerome Gackel, CEO of Eve Systems Aside from new devices, it's worth noting that Eve has been able to bring a considerable number of its older devices to the Matter standard through software updates. Other brands that were showcasing new Matter devices at CES, including GE Lighting and Govee, were unable to update their older devices to support Matter due to hardware limitations. Eve, meanwhile, made a significant pivot from Bluetooth to Thread in 2019 when the Matter standard was first taking shape, and the company says it has taken every step it can to ensure these Thread devices will be able to work with Matter once the standard is released. Eve currently offers the largest portfolio of Thread-enabled smart home products, and all are either already eligible for Matter over-the-air updates or will be when new Matter specifications are released. A company spokespersonThe only products in Eve's current lineup that don't use Thread and aren't immediately eligible for a Matter upgrade are the Eve Light Strip and the Eve Flare. The spokesperson said Matter upgrade plans are still being developed for these products, though no timeline has been set yet.
In any case, this is excellent news, which will allow us to enjoy these high-quality peripherals, regardless of the system we use, as long as it's Matter compatible! Source:Cnet
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