New Versioning: Matter 1.4.1 Is a Minor Update
This time, there’s no major version jump: The regular spring update to the Matter specifications doesn’t carry the expected version […]
Development
News and articles on the development of Matter.
“An Alternative to the Official Matter SDK”
An interview with Ingo Fischer, software developer and lead of the open-source project matter.js (link). The additional software developer kit
SmartThings Combines Matter and “Works with” Program
Manufacturers who want to sell devices with the “Works with SmartThings” label (link) will find it easier to obtain the
The Matter Standard 2025 – Taking Stock
A year ago, an article about the construction sites in the Matter standard appeared here in the blog. It took stock of
Device Types Available in the Matter Standard
An overview of the supported device types in the Matter standard (link). The version number in the right-hand column indicates
Matter 1.4 Improves Thread and Extends Energy Management
The euphoria surrounding the Matter smart home standard has recently waned somewhat. Slow adaptation of specifications and teething problems with
First Platforms support Matter 1.3
Matter was only briefly mentioned in the keynote speech at the Samsung developer conference SDC24 (link). But the news about
Energy Management in the Matter Standard
Perhaps the most important innovation in the Matter standard – introduced with version 1.3 – is energy management for devices.
Open Connectivity Foundation Opens Up to Matter
Matter is not alone with its approach of connecting devices in the smart home via a common language. There have
Matter 1.3 – a Deep Dive into the New Features
Matter 1.3 is here – and packed with new functions. As the standardization organization CSA announces on its website (link),
Construction Sites in the Matter Standard
Media coverage of the Matter standard often runs ahead of reality. The news is all about product announcements and new
What’s New in Matter 1.2
The Matter smart home standard continues to evolve. In its six-month cycle of new and expanded Matter specifications, the Connectivity