HomeKit Insider Matter 1.5 Cameras, Apple Smart Display Thoughts, & Nomad Tracking Card Pro Review
Dec 1, 2025
The latest buzz in smart home tech centers around the promising Matter 1.5 update. Camera support is a headline feature, with upcoming models from Xthings and timelines for Aqara and Eve's Matter integrations. Apple’s anticipated smart display and its potential as an intelligence hub is also discussed, with features like AI-driven notifications and widget integration. Plus, personal anecdotes about smart devices in power outages add a relatable touch. Finally, the Nomad Tracking Card Pro review wraps it all up.
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Power Outage Parenting Saved By Smart Gear
- Andrew O'Hara described a multi-hour Ohio power outage that disrupted his home during snow.
- Battery packs, smart lights, and a powered crib saved critical family routines until power returned.
Matter 1.5 Unlocks Camera Support
- Matter 1.5 finally adds camera support and manufacturers are planning updates and new Matter cameras.
- Akara expects a Matter camera in H1 2026 and plans Matter rollouts to some existing models.
Older Cameras May Not Be Upgradable
- Eve's current cameras lack hardware specs required for Matter 1.5, so they won't be upgradable.
- Eve is developing a new generation of Matter-native cameras built around the spec.