Eve Energy is one of those smart home products that just works. It’s been a staple in my HomeKit setup for years thanks to its reliability, privacy-first design, and native HomeKit support. Eve Energy is picking up some notable upgrades that expand its usefulness even further. HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do with Apple’s smart home framework. Matter energy reporting A new firmware update available that brings support for Matter’s energy reporting features.Eve Energy can now provide real-time power usage, voltage, amperage, and total energy consumption through the Matter protocol. It is a meaningful improvement for platforms that support native energy tracking. While it won’t directly impact HomeKit users today, it’s great to see Matter expanding its functionality. This should mean more features coming to HomeKit from Matter-only accessories. Home Assistant certified Eve Energy is also now officially certified for Home Assistant. It connects directly over Thread and works without relying on any cloud services. For Home Assistant users focused on local control and privacy, Eve Energy is a great fit. Expanding Android support with iOS app parity Eve is also launching version 1.3 of its Android app. Android users can now view energy usage graphs, projected cost estimates, and set schedules right from their Android devices. This new release brings feature parity with the iOS app, including support for Matter-powered automation and controls. Wrap up If you have a large Thread network, the new Eve Energy firmware also improves stability and responsiveness across your devices. Eve Energy continues to be one of the best smart plugs on the market. It is an ideal HomeKit outlet adaptor for lamps, fans, or really any device you want to automate or monitor. With support for Matter, Android, and Home Assistant, it is no longer just a great pick for HomeKit users. It is now a great choice for anyone building a privacy-focused smart home that works across platforms without relying on the cloud. You can buy Eve Energy from Amazon. Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed.  FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel