Chinese firm Third Reality has launched a battery-powered smart switch using Matter over Thread technology.

Using Matter, the Smart Switch MT1 connects instantly with Apple, Google and Alexa systems without needing a separate hub. It controls lights and appliances with zero lag, and enjoy a full year of battery life.

For busy mom Rachel in Austin, Texas, installing smart switches had always felt like a renovation project, until she discovered Smart Switch MT1.

“My kitchen lights are on an old toggle switch, and every smart switch I looked at needed rewiring,” she said. “With Smart Switch MT1, I snapped it on in minutes. Only a screwdriver is needed for easy installation. Now I tell Siri to turn the lights on while juggling groceries and kids.”

The switch mounts directly over existing rocker or toggle switches and mechanically controls them. It works with Apple Home, Google Home, SmartThings, Homey and Home Assistant, as long as it supports the Matter protocol and has a Thread board router.

In Seattle, Jason, a busy dad of two, uses the Smart Switch MT1 to simplify life at home. “I set it up so the hallway and kitchen lights turn on when we come home, and shut off when we leave,” he said. “No more yelling did someone leave the lights on.”

For Jason, that means no lag, no rewiring and no stress. “I didn’t need to buy an extra hub, just connected it directly to my Apple HomePod Mini, and it instantly made our daily routine smoother without us even thinking about it.”

The MT1 reacts instantly, doesn’t rely on wifi, and has been running for over a year on the same two AAA batteries. It helps Jason focus on family, not switches.

Third Reality (www.3reality.com) is a smart home technology company, developing user-friendly and secure smart home products.

The Smart Switch MT1 (3reality.com/product/smart-switch-mt1) is available for purchase online, including at Amazon (www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3JD2SK3).