MediaTek and Google Forge Partnership to Power the Future of Smart Homes

A new MediaTek chipset, developed in collaboration with Google, will enhance smart home connectivity by promoting the adoption of Thread and Matter, leading to more reliable, responsive, and secure experiences.

MediaTek and Google are joining forces to transform the smart home experience. Announced at CES, their collaboration focuses on a new MediaTek Filogic chipset, the MT7903, designed to enhance the Google Home ecosystem.

This partnership is especially significant as televisions evolve into central hubs for smart home control. Google envisions a future where smart TVs, powered by Google Home and advanced chipsets like the MT7903, become the primary interface for managing connected devices.

The Power of the MT7903 Chipset

The MT7903 integrates tri-band Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, and IEEE 802.15.4/Thread radios, facilitating broader adoption of the Thread protocol. This is crucial for Matter, a standard that enables seamless interoperability between devices from different manufacturers.

Benefits for Manufacturers and Users

• Simplified Integration: The chip will make it easier and more affordable for manufacturers to incorporate Thread into their devices.
• Enhanced Reliability and Responsiveness: Thread ensures a more robust and responsive smart home experience.
• Increased Security: Matter support brings higher security standards to the smart home.
• Energy Efficiency: A "Thread border router offload" feature allows devices to maintain connectivity while using minimal power, contributing to a more sustainable smart home.

By combining Google's expertise in smart home ecosystems with MediaTek's proven track record in semiconductor technology, this partnership promises to drive innovation and accelerate the adoption of advanced smart home solutions. The MT7903 is expected to be available to manufacturers in the first half of 2025.