Matter 1.4 is Here! A Smarter Smart Home Awaits
Matter 1.4 enhances the smart home experience with easier cross-platform control, improved network performance, and intelligent energy management features.
The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) is thrilled to announce the release of Matter 1.4, the latest version of the groundbreaking smart home standard. This update delivers significant improvements and exciting new features designed to make your connected home even more seamless, reliable, and powerful.
Here's what's new in Matter 1.4:
Effortless Multi-Ecosystem Integration:
- Enhanced Multi-Admin: Easily share your Matter devices across different platforms like Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit. Set up a device once and control it from any of your preferred systems.
- Fabric Sync: Enjoy smoother and more reliable cross-platform compatibility. Add a device using your iPhone, control it with your Android phone, and even integrate it with smart displays – regardless of the brand.
Robust Network Performance:
- Expanded Thread Network Support: Benefit from wider coverage and improved reliability with enhanced Thread support. Home Routers and Access Points (HRAP) can now act as Thread Border Routers, extending your network further and reducing reliance on other devices.
Intelligent Energy Management:
- New Device Types: Matter 1.4 adds support for solar panels, battery storage systems, heat pumps, and enhanced control for electric vehicle chargers and thermostats.
- Advanced Automation: Harness the power of built-in timing, energy cost, and other automation triggers to optimize your home energy usage and potentially save on costs.
Experience the Future of the Smart Home
With Matter 1.4, the CSA continues its commitment to building a truly interoperable and user-friendly smart home ecosystem. This update lays the foundation for a more connected and intelligent home, where your devices work together seamlessly to enhance your comfort, convenience, and peace of mind.
Stay tuned for updates from your favorite device manufacturers as they roll out support for Matter 1.4!