What’s next for Matter: Targets to level up in quality and more
It's been almost 3 years since the release of Matter. How far has it come, and what is still left to do?
Ward Zhou
Industry News
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Free streaming platform Tubi to support Matter Casting
Matter Casting is an open-source alternative to AirPlay and Chromecast, and it looks like it could be integrated into Amazon apps.
Ward Zhou
Matter continues routine of quality fixes with the upcoming 1.4.2 release
Matter 1.4.2 is all about making your smart home foundation more solid and dependable.
Ward Zhou
SwitchBot deepens Home Assistant ties [UPDATED]
Switchbot formally joins the Home Assistant Certification program.
Christian Cawley
ESPHome 2025.6 adds OpenThread support
A significant move for open-source embracers.
Ward Zhou
SwitchBot files for Hong Kong IPO to power next-gen smart home innovation
SwitchBot files for IPO on HKEX, eyeing R&D, market expansion, and AI/robotics, including a VLA household robot by late 2025, buoyed by 3.1M users.
Ward Zhou
Eight highlights from Matter Open Day and GILE
Matter Open Day unveiled Thread network sharing, new garage door tech, hub-free Vivo control, Infineon's Wi-Fi lock, and diverse sensors/hubs from Tuya & Heiman.
Dave Drager
What smart home impovements can you expect in Matter 1.5 -- and when is it coming?
Matter 1.5 will expand smart home capabilities with new outdoor, climate, energy, camera, and HRAP devices, plus expanded closure controls.
Qorvo adds three new chipsets to its Matter portfolio
Advanced chipsets are coming to bring more options for Matter device makers.
Ward Zhou
Matter 1.4.1 brings a better setup experience
Matter 1.4.1 arrives with enhanced setup, multi-device QR codes, and NFC onboarding, streamlining smart home device integration. Rollout times vary.
Ward Zhou
OpenADR and Matter unite, bring the smart grid into the smart home
Smart homes & grid unite! New spec bridges OpenADR and Matter for seamless energy flexibility. Lower bills and even a greener future could be on the horizon.
Christian Cawley
CSA takes steps to explore Matter and long-range wireless capability
Matter devices with long-range communication capability? The Connectivity Standards Alliance is on the move.
Ward Zhou
BSH discuss the future of Matter in your smart home
BSH embraces Matter to enhance connectivity and user experience. This initiative aims for full smart home interoperability across platforms, with ongoing development.
Christian Cawley
Amazon's Matter move: Simplifying Alexa certification
Amazon streamlines Alexa certification for Matter devices via CSA testing. Lights first, more to come. A win for faster, simpler smart home integration.
Christian Cawley
Panasonic invests $32.8 million in Matter thermo vendor Tado
Panasonic invests $32.8 million in Matter thermo vendor Tado
Ward Zhou
Home Assistant announces official Matter support
Home Assistant announces official Matter support, which should please at least 25% of its user base.
Ward Zhou
STMicroelectronics Announces New Chips for Smart Home and Wearables
Tiny chips, big changes! STMicro's new STM32WBA6 series boosts smart home & wearables with Bluetooth, Zigbee, Thread, & Matter. Expect longer battery life & enhanced security.
Christian Cawley
Timmerflotte, Ikea’s First Matter-Over-Thread Sensor, Could Signal Dirigera Hub Upgrades
Ikea's FCC filing reveals the Timmerflotte sensor, their first Thread device, hinting at Dirigera hub upgrades. This move signals a deeper push into Matter, potentially unifying smart home ecosystems for wider compatibility.
Ward Zhou
Silicon Labs Announces MG26 SoC with Matter and Thread
Silicon Labs has unveiled the MG26 System-on-Chip (SoC), a powerhouse designed to unify devices under the Matter and Thread protocols.
Christian Cawley
Connectivity Standards Alliance Confirms Membership Tiers for IoT Development
The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) now offers two membership tiers: Adopter and Participant. From leveraging existing IoT standards to actively shaping future ones, the CSA provides options for all connected device companies.
Christian Cawley