The Matter Timeline

The Matter working group meets twice per year to come up with new version of the Matter standard. The standard is what Matter participating organizations, like Google, Apple, Samsung and more, use to create their apps and allow devices to work across ecosystems. It typically takes between 6-12 months for the primary App creators to implement the new version of Matter into their apps, which means these features are not available right away.

Latest Version: Matter 1.4.2

Matter 1.4.2 was announced on June 12, 2025. The latest Matter update brings big improvements that make smart home devices more reliable, easier to set up, and more secure. Device discovery is now faster and more efficient, and updates to how devices communicate help reduce connection issues and improve overall performance. Setting up new devices has also become smoother, especially with improvements to Bluetooth, better QR code handling, and new support for setting up multiple devices at once. These changes also help smart home platforms meet global privacy and regulatory standards more easily.

Behind the scenes, Matter has strengthened its security by updating how sensitive information is protected and making sure devices are better tested for issues before release. Developers now have better tools to test their code, find bugs faster, and keep everything running smoothly. Platforms like Android, iOS, and smart home hubs have also received improvements to support the latest Matter features.

See Release Notes

  1. Matter 1.5 Future

    Rumored is support for Camera streaming, which will likely use a side-channel protocol like RTSP over wifi or ethernet.

  2. Matter 1.4.2 Current

    The Matter 1.4.2 update delivers major improvements to transport reliability, BLE commissioning, PSA-based crypto, testing infrastructure, and spec alignment. It also refactors core components for better performance, modularity, and platform support.

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  3. Matter 1.4.1

    Matter 1.4.1 introduces Enhanced Setup Flow, Multi-Device QR Codes, and NFC onboarding.

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  4. Matter 1.4

    Matter 1.4 introduced new device types like solar panels, batteries, heat pumps and water heaters. These additions, along with improvements to the energy management and thermostat clusters, pave the way for smarter, more automated energy management within the home along with better management of credential sharing using HRAP, Enhanced Multi-Admin, and Long Idle Time.

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  5. Matter 1.3

    Introduced new device types like microwaves, ovens, EV chargers, and water management devices, along with enhanced energy reporting and management features. It also improved entertainment with better casting and TV interactivity, upgraded user experiences through scene support and command batching, and refined network setup and error handling.

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  6. Matter 1.2

    Added support for 9 new device types, including refrigerators, air conditioners, dishwashers, and robotic vacuums, while improving existing devices like multi-unit switches and door locks. Core updates enhanced appliance modeling, device state descriptions, and multi-admin support. It also improved testing and certification processes, device commissioning, and laid the groundwork for future appliance support.

  7. Matter 1.1

    Overview: The first update to Matter, focusing on improving stability and user experience based on early feedback.

  8. Matter 1.0

    The initial public release of the Matter standard, which marked the official launch.

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