Smart home brand Eve is relaunching its smart weather station with new support for the Matter standard. Known as the Eve Weather, the device features a large display that tells you the temperature outside, local humidity levels, and the day's forecast for the next 12 hours. You'll also know if it's going to be a sunny or cloudy day.
The inclusion of Matter allows for greater integration into a smart home environment. Eve states that “other platforms [such as Google Home] You can connect it to the device thanks to the standard and allow the whole family to access its sensors to know the forecast, whether they are on an iPhone, Android or through a voice assistant like Alexa and Siri. That's pretty handy.
Additionally, the company says that “Eve Weather enables smarter automations” when connected to other devices on the Matter network. For example, a smart lamp can be connected and have it turn on when certain conditions are met, such as when the outside temperature drops. It can even turn on humidifiers, among other devices, “when needed.”
Don't worry if you have the older Apple HomeKit version of Eve Weather. A company representative told us that the older generation will receive Matter support via an OTA (over-the-air) firmware update through the official app, but there's a catch.
The device must have been purchased after 2021 because that's when Eve switched to the Thread smart home protocol for its weather station series and abandoned Bluetooth Low Energy.
Returning Features
Aside from Matter support, the revamped Eve Weather appears to be exactly the same as before. It’s a compact piece of tech that measures 2.1 x 2.1 x 0.6 inches (54 x 54 x 16 mm). It also has a certified IPX4 water resistance rating, allowing it to survive water splashes, but not strong explosions or submersion.
This version of Eve Weather, like its counterpart, costs $79.95. To get the most out of this device, you'll need a Matter controller like the fifth-generation Echo Dot. If you don't have one and you have an iPhone, the HomeKit version of Eve Weather is still available for purchase at the same price. You can also buy two as part of a bundle for $149.90.
We reached out to Eve to ask if they have plans to sell a bundle for the Matter model. The same rep from earlier told us there were “no plans for bundles at this time” and added that they can’t imagine “many scenarios where a single household would need multiple Eve Weathers.” But if things change, they’ll let us know.
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