@MarkCarline They just have outdated information: Home Assistant supports it since version 2024.10, it was even explicitly announced (won't let me link it) that you could use smart plugs with Matter...

@Wayne-TP There are at least two platforms with energy support in Matter 1.3. Both SmartThings and Home Assistant support smart plugs with Matter 1.3 energy reporting. Support was released in early...

@MarkCarline Absolutely, first reply is actually from TP-Link saying it takes time and stay tuned so that means they have nothing else to share. My recommendation as always is buying things for the...

LogicLoom wrote I don't know if anyone has already mentioned the Eve Matter Energy Smart Plug? It's more expensive but seems to have matter 1.3 compatibility. The Eve Energy does not support Matter...

xm87jf31 wrote I don't see shortcuts as more secure either because the only additional "security" they afford is not knowing the name of the shortcut. I suppose a thief can eavesdrop to overcome...

PixelWave wrote We’ve identified a potential security risk related to the upcoming feature that allows enabling/disabling Privacy Mode on Tapo cameras through Google Home @PixelWave Is it necessary...