Ikea’s new smart home collection is entirely Matter-compatible
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This hits Brian's automation and smart home interests, especially the Matter standardization angle which aligns with his engineering mindset around interoperability. The affordable pricing ($5-12) and practical sensors could spark ideas for side project automations or developer workflow improvements.
Relevant Domains
Side projects/automation/earning from skills - Smart home automation opportunities Engineering craft/architecture/productivity - Matter standardization, interoperability Personal finance/risk/long-term planning - Cost-effective home automation
Blog Angles
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"Building a $50 Smart Home Automation Stack with IKEA's New Matter Devices"
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"Why Matter Will Finally Make Smart Home Side Projects Worth Building"
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"The Developer's Guide to Cheap Home Automation That Actually Works"
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Tags
#smart-home
#matter-thread
#automation
#ikea
#interoperability
#side-projects
#home-efficiency