Overview
- AVM published a Fritz Labor preview (labelled 8.40 as the test channel for forthcoming FritzOS 8.50) that is available to download for the FritzBox 7590 AX, with AVM warning the build is a pre‑release and may be unstable.
- The company said the build prepares the platform for Matter and plans to test Matter support on the FritzBox 5690 Pro before rolling the final 8.50 to more models in the coming months.
- FritzOS 8.50 introduces multi‑trigger 'if‑then' Smart Home routines and power‑cut thresholds for Fritz Smart Energy 200/210 sockets so outlets can shut off when a defined load persists.
- The update adds clearer parental controls that log which device tried to reach a blocked IP, browser access via fritzbox.local to reduce security warnings, an expanded MyFritz app role, and telephony features including programmable soft keys and an SOS sequence for up to four emergency contacts.
- The Fritz Labor release on Thursday gives users an early look at changes that could broaden cross‑vendor Smart Home compatibility and shift routine setup and alerts toward the MyFritz smartphone app as AVM stages a phased rollout.