diff --git a/source/_posts/2023-07-05-release-20237.markdown b/source/_posts/2023-07-05-release-20237.markdown index d25ebd54550..561d3e7daeb 100644 --- a/source/_posts/2023-07-05-release-20237.markdown +++ b/source/_posts/2023-07-05-release-20237.markdown @@ -344,25 +344,28 @@ Bluetooth stick. ## Matter updates -{% details "TODO" %} +Quite a few significant changes have been made to the Matter integration. -- Improve/extend story -- Proof read/spelling/grammar -- Replace screenshot +The biggest change can be found in the way subscriptions are handled. Especially +on larger (thread) networks, this will result in a much faster and more reliable +experience. This also affects startup time, which is now blazing fast (from +minutes to seconds). -Sources: +Changes to connected Matter bridges are now instantly detected, so when adding +a new device to a bridge (like, for example, a connected Aqara M2 hub) will +show up immediately. -- Change subscription logic for Matter devices ([@marcelveldt] - [#95387]) ([matter docs]) (dependency) (noteworthy) +Last but most certainly not least: The Matter integration now supports +climate devices! 🎉 -{% enddetails %} +

+ +A Nest Thermostat connected as a Matter climate device. +

-- Subscriptions are now optimized for larger (thread) networks, this improves speed and reliability. -- Startup time (especially with a large number of nodes) is now blazing fast (from minutes to seconds) -- Even faster state updates -- Changes to bridges are now instantly detected (e.g. adding a new bridged device or removing one) -- Better logging of all activity -- If one or more nodes are unavailable, it will no longer hold up subscriptions and interviews for other devices. -- Climate support has been added **(NOTE: pending merge, unsure...)** +This means if you have a [Nest Thermostat](https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9246551?sjid=11501903403631214779-EU) +with the latest firmware, you can now use it directly with Home Assistant, +entirely local without clouds! ## Reducing the risk of running into breaking changes diff --git a/source/images/blog/2023-07/matter-climate-nest-thermostat.png b/source/images/blog/2023-07/matter-climate-nest-thermostat.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b7601e6390c Binary files /dev/null and b/source/images/blog/2023-07/matter-climate-nest-thermostat.png differ