Smart Home Weekly — 2026-07-15
Home Assistant 2026.7 lands this week with a major TypeScript Matter server overhaul, replacing the Python backend and bringing real-time Thread network diagnostics — the biggest infrastructure shift for the platform. Matter 1.6 continues its slow rollout across ecosystems, though joint fabric support (unified control across Apple/Google/Amazon) remains unimplemented. Community frustration is mounting as Zigbee2MQTT users report integration breaks after 2026.7.1 upgrades, signaling platform stability concerns.
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