The Matter smart home protocol is a new open standard for smart home devices that was developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (formerly known as the Zigbee Alliance) in collaboration with major tech companies such as Amazon, Apple, Google, and others.
The goal of the Matter protocol is to make it easier for consumers to set up and control smart home devices from various brands using a single app, regardless of the platform or operating system.
The Matter protocol is designed to work with a wide range of smart home devices, including lights, thermostats, door locks, sensors, and more. Devices that support the Matter protocol will be able to communicate with each other using a secure and reliable wireless connection, even if they are made by different manufacturers.
One of the key benefits of the Matter protocol is that it aims to make it easier for consumers to set up and manage their smart home devices. With the Matter protocol, consumers will be able to use a single app or voice assistant to control devices from various brands, without having to switch between multiple apps or platforms. This should make it easier for consumers to adopt and use smart home technology, and help to drive further growth in the smart home market.
Learn more about Matter
There are several websites where you can learn more about the Matter protocol. Here are some of the best ones:
- The Matter website: The official website for the Matter protocol has a wealth of information about the standard, including technical specifications, use cases, and information about how to get involved with the development of the standard. You can visit the Matter website at https://buildwithmatter.com/.
- The Connectivity Standards Alliance website: The Connectivity Standards Alliance (formerly known as the Zigbee Alliance) is the organization that developed the Matter protocol. Their website has information about the organization, including membership details, news and events, and technical resources related to the Matter protocol. You can visit the Connectivity Standards Alliance website at https://www.connectivitystandards.com/.
- Tech blogs and news sites: Many technology blogs and news sites have covered the launch of the Matter protocol and provide detailed analysis and commentary on its development. Some examples of sites to check out include CNET, The Verge, and ZDNet.
- Developer forums: If you are interested in the technical details of the Matter protocol, you may want to check out online developer forums and communities. The Matter Github repository is a good place to start, as it contains technical specifications and sample code. There are also several developer forums and communities where you can ask questions and get help with development. Some examples include Stack Overflow and Reddit's r/homeautomation community.
