Web of Issues (IoT) and sensible residence specialist THIRDREALITY has introduced probably essentially the most sudden Matter-compatible gadget but: a mechanical keyboard, which might seamlessly swap between controlling your laptop and your property automation units.
“THIRDREALITY Good Mechanical Keyboard MK1 is a Matter-enabled system that seamlessly integrates with Apple [Home and other Matter-compatible] ecosystems,” the corporate writes of its otherwise-unassuming wired mechanical keyboard, “providing flawless compatibility with out the trouble of complicated setups. “With 44 pre-set lighting modes and customizable RGB illumination, you possibly can personalize your keyboard to match your model and elevate your sensible residence ambiance. The standout characteristic? The F1–F12 keys double as sensible residence controls!”
A mechanical keyboard with a sensible residence twist, this gadget turns the Perform keys into shortcuts for Matter-compatible units. (📷: THIRDREALITY)
On the face of it, the Good Mechanical Keyboard MK1 — delivered to our consideration by CNX Software program — is simply one other wired mechanical keyboard. It has the standard per-key RGB LED backlighting, shining by means of unbranded “Yellow” mechanical switches, and a compact 87-key format that slices off the quantity pad whereas retaining the Residence block and devoted cursor keys. The connection to the PC comes by means of a removable USB cable — however the keyboard additionally consists of built-in single-band 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connectivity.
Given there is not any help for utilizing the system as a wi-fi keyboard, why the Wi-Fi radio? Easy: THIRDREALITY’s keyboard consists of help for Matter over Wi-Fi, permitting it to combine into sensible residence setups which have adopted the cross-vendor Matter normal. This, the corporate explains, permits the keyboard to behave as a 12-key controller for the person’s selection of sensible units — just by holding down the “Matter” key, which pulls double-duty with the “Menu” key, and urgent one of many 12 Perform keys alongside the highest. “Create customized routines,” the corporate suggests: “press F1+Matter to open the curtains, F2+Matter to activate the lights, and effortlessly handle your sensible residence at your fingertips.”
Extra info is accessible on the THIRDREALITY retailer, the place the keyboard is up on the market at $79.99.
