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Matter launches with 190 devices and big news from Philips Hue and Amazon
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TheMatter smart home standardhas finally launched, with almost 200 certified devices.
The new smart home standard, which promises unprecedented interoperability with IoT devices from the top manufacturers, was given a grand launch event this week. 190 devices are either certified or close to gaining support for the standard.
At the launch event in Amsterdam, it was revealed the widely-usedPhilips Huebridge will receive an update to bring support for Matter early next year.
That means most of the existing Hue lights and all new ones will support Matter, with users able to set them up via their preferred smart home platform of choice, whether that’s Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, orSamsung SmartThings.
Elsewhere it was announced Amazon is bringing Matter support to 17 of its most popularEchodevices, including speakers, plugs, switches and bulbs. The Android set-up options will roll out in December, while iOS will come early next year.
Amazon has shared the compatible devices, which can be seen below.
Matter has been developed by the major smart home players – including Amazon, Google and Google, as well as important companies like Wyze, Signify (the maker of Philips Hue) and Eve. The standard, governed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance, is promising an inclusive new era for the internet of things that’ll give consumers more confidence.
“This is a major inflection point for the IoT. As we become more connected and break down the walls between the digital and physical world, we need to work together to make those connections meaningful. Matter and our membership are tackling this challenge head-on,” said Tobin Richardson, President and CEO of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, in apress release.
“With collaboration, inclusiveness, and a deep sense of responsibility to the market and consumers, Matter has the power to create a more connected, safe, and useful Smart Home.”
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Chris Smith is a freelance technology journalist for a host of UK tech publications, including Trusted Reviews. He’s based in South Florida, USA. …
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