Dutch company Athom launched the Homey Self-Hosted Server on December 17, 2025, enabling users to run its smart home OS on personal hardware like Raspberry Pi or NAS for enhanced flexibility and privacy. Supporting protocols like Zigbee and Matter, it competes with Home Assistant via a €5/month or €149 lifetime license. This democratizes access to Homey's ecosystem.
IKEA has launched affordable Matter-compatible smart home sensors in the US, including Vallhorn for motion, Parasoll for doors/windows, Badring for water leaks, and Vindstyrka for air quality, priced $8-$30. These integrate seamlessly with major ecosystems via the Dirigera hub, democratizing automation and boosting market adoption.
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