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.

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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

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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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#smart-home #matter-thread #automation #ikea #interoperability #side-projects #home-efficiency