Oct 24, 2023 12:05:00

Smart home standard 'Matter' updated to version 1.2, supporting refrigerators, robot vacuum cleaners, etc.

The smart home standard '

Matter ', in which more than 200 companies including Amazon, Apple, Google, and IKEA participate, has evolved from the initial version 'Matter 1.0' to 'Matter 1.1' released in April 2023. The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), which maintains and publishes the Matter standard, has announced that it has been updated to 'Matter 1.2.'

Matter 1.2 Arrives with Nine New Device Types & - CSA-IOT
https://csa-iot.org/newsroom/matter-1-2-arrives-with-nine-new-device-types-improvements-across-the-board/

Matter 1.2 brings robot vacuums, fridges, smoke alarms, and more - The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/23/23925489/matter-1-2-smart-home-support-new-devices

CSA, an organization that promotes standards development for smart home device interoperability, announced on October 23, 2023, that it has released version 1.2 of the royalty-free smart home communication standard ``Matter''.

The types of home appliances newly supported by Matter 1.2 are as follows.
◆Refrigerator
Devices such as wine cellars, refrigerators, and commercial cryogenic refrigerators can now perform basic temperature control and monitoring.

◆Room air conditioner
Matter 1.0 already supported air conditioning control systems and thermostats, but Matter 1.2 now supports common standalone air conditioners.

◆Dishwasher
It is possible to start washing by remote control, be notified of progress, and check for errors such as water supply, drainage, door lock, etc. In addition, support for the drying function is planned in the future.

◆Robot vacuum cleaner
You can start remotely, receive progress notifications, change modes, and check status.

◆Smoke/carbon monoxide alarm device
When smoke or carbon monoxide is detected, it notifies the user's smartphone or other device with audio and images, and can also notify the user about the status and lifespan of the battery. Furthermore, the carbon monoxide alarm also supports carbon monoxide concentration sensing.

◆Air quality sensor
By using an air quality sensor that can detect PM2.5, CO2,

volatile organic compounds (VOC), formaldehyde , etc., you can check the indoor air condition using a Matter compatible app.

◆Air cleaning machine
In addition to being able to turn the power on and off remotely, it is also possible to check the status of consumables such as filters.

◆Fan
In addition to remotely turning on and off the swing function, it supports modes such as ``natural wind'' and ``breeze suitable for sleep.'' Furthermore, it is also possible to switch the direction and speed of the airflow.

In addition to support for new consumer electronics, Matter 1.2 also includes improvements to developer tools. The updated developer tools now support new platforms in the software development kit (SDK), and have strengthened the ' test harness ' to check whether the software functions correctly.

With this addition of supported devices, you can now control things like wine cellars, dishwashers, and robot vacuums using Apple's Home app , Amazon Alexa , Google Home , and other ecosystems.

“We believe that as more data is collected from a greater number of smart home devices, we will be able to enable even more interactions between devices,” said Tobin Richardson, president and CEO of CSA. states.