Amazon, Apple, Google and others have established a common standard for smart home devices, "Matter". It authenticates the interoperability of smart home devices between different platforms, such as Alexa and the Google Assistant, and is expected to authenticate the first compatible devices in late 2021.
For smart home devices, standards of various manufacturers such as Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit with Siri, Google Assistant, SmartThings, etc. are developed, device manufacturers develop and manufacture products according to each standard, and consumers also have their own. It is necessary to select a product that complies with the standard of. Matter aims to make it easier for device manufacturers to develop and sell their smart home devices and make it easier for consumers to choose products by providing interoperable and secure connection standards for their devices. It was formulated in.
The concept was announced in 2019, and it has been promoted under the name of "Project CHIP" (Project Connected Home over IP), but the official name "Matter" has been decided. Announced by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA / formerly known as the Zigbee Alliance).
The Matter protocol specification works on existing network technologies such as Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Thread, and also supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). It is developed with an emphasis on simplicity, interoperability, security, and flexibility.
Consumers will be able to select devices with the Matter mark and easily check the interconnection between smart home compatible devices.
Amazon, Apple, Comcast, Google, SmartThings and CSA will participate as board members, as well as more than 80 member companies such as IKEA and NXP, and more than 1,700 individual members.
The first devices will be certified in the second half of 2021, including lighting / electricity, HVAC controls, door locks, garage doors, sensors, security systems, window frames / shades, TVs, access points, bridges, etc. .. In addition, the new Googe Nest Hub released in May will be compatible with this Matter (CHIP).