A new standard for IoT 'Matter 1.0' has started and it can be used when the Internet connection is down, Google announces new products including Matter support immediately



The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), an organization that defines open standards for

the Internet of Things (IoT) , in which hundreds of companies such as Google, Apple, and Amazon participate, is the first formalization of the new standard for IoT connectivity, Matter. Announcing the release of the Matter 1.0 standard and certification program. CSA is committed to ushering in a new era of IoT with Matter.

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' CHIP ' is a project that aims to 'improve compatibility' so that even IoT products from different manufacturers can be connected simply by standardizing connection standards for smart home products sold with different standards by multiple companies. was announced on May 11, 2021 as a new standard for IoT connectivity called “Matter” at the same time that a new organization called CSA was born. Matter is a protocol that allows smart home devices to communicate with each other, regardless of manufacturer or ecosystem. As the universal connectivity standard for IoT, Matter makes smart home devices simpler, faster, more responsive, more compatible with multiple devices and easier to set up.

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Matter develops a universal standard that links products and systems between multiple companies, and it was originally scheduled to be released in the summer of 2022. I was thinking about sex, ”said tech news site The Verge .

Meanwhile, on October 4, 2022, CSA announced the release of the Matter 1.0 standard and certification program, which will be the first official version of Matter. As part of the release, businesses can now start manufacturing, upgrading, and obtaining the official Matter Certified stamp for their devices. CSA CEO Tobin Richardson said of Matter's official release, 'This release is a great way for our community and industry to make IoT simpler, safer and more valuable for whoever they are and where they live. It's the first step in making something happen.With global support from companies big and small, the Matter 1.0 release is more than a milestone for our organization and members.It's a celebration of what's possible. It is.'



A feature of Matter 1.0 is the ability for smart home devices to communicate with each other regardless of manufacturer or ecosystem. And importantly, Matter allows devices to communicate locally with the controller, so your smart home can continue to work even if the internet goes down. Some devices will continue to have basic functionality even if cloud connectivity is lost due to a manufacturer discontinuing the service.

To coincide with the release of Matter 1.0, Google quickly announced the newly redesigned Google Home app and various smart home devices. 'Matter works as a new smart home connectivity standard that is more secure, more reliable and allows devices to work with each other right out of the box,' said Rishi Chandra, vice president and general manager of Google. From updating existing

Google Nest smart speakers, smart displays and routers to controlling Matter devices, we are committed to supporting Matter across the Google ecosystem,' he said about Matter.

Google Product Manager Anish Katukaran also said that Matter makes it easier to control the diverse range of connected devices in the home, making Google the best place to set up, control and automate compatible devices. It shows the idea that the Home app works. The Google Home app is scheduled to be updated in 2023 so that layouts can be customized and personalized to control diversifying smart home devices. In addition, Google has announced Nest Wifi Pro , a router that allows smart home devices to connect faster and more smoothly, and the development of personal routines that link smart home devices and Google Home, along with the release of Matter. increase.



Also, some other companies were working on Matter compatible products as part of their early access programs, so Matter devices may be released soon after Matter 1.0 is announced. A Matter launch event is also scheduled for November 3, and the event will feature a demo area where Matter-certified products can be showcased.



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