# Why Smart Homes Finally Just Work (Thanks to Matter) - DTNS Weekend

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Podcast: [Daily Tech News Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/daily-tech-news-show-586839)
Published: 2026-04-25T18:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1186

## Resource

IKEA and Samsung just partnered—but that’s not the real story. Richard Gunther explains how Matter and Thread finally make smart home devices plug-and-play, no platform decisions required. Featuring Tom Merritt and Richard Gunther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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