Discovering Matter

What is Matter?

Imagine being able to add a new device to your connected home without worrying about whether it is compatible or having to perform a complex configuration in the application. You can easily add a device via the Google application, yet another device using the Google application, and even a final device thanks to the Google application, without any worries. Discovering each device becomes instantaneous and simple. This is exactly what Matter offers. Launched in 2022, Matter is a home automation standard developed by an association of leading companies such as Apple, Google, Amazon and Samsung. Its main objective is to simplify the connectivity of smart devices, thus facilitating the rapid discovery of new devices via Google. It eliminates the barriers between the different protocols and enables transparent communication between each device, all in a few clicks on the Google application, making discovery even smoother.

How does Matter work?

Matter devices can communicate via Ethernet, Wi-Fi or the Thread protocol. In addition, a key feature of the service is its mesh network, where each device can act as a relay for the others, making each product an essential part of the development of the ecosystem code. In this way, even devices far from the hub can remain connected to the service, integrating perfectly with the development of the Matter ecosystem code. They use other devices as gateways, guaranteeing extensive network coverage and stable connectivity throughout the house thanks to the service, enriching the development of the code of your connected house with each product.
To centralise all data and commands, a hub is necessary. This product acts as the brain of your connected house, centralising the development of the ecosystem code and ensuring coherent management. It allows centralised control of all devices from a single application on your Android phone or Android tablet. Thanks to the Matter hub, you can monitor and control all your connected devices in real time, offering a reliable service at all times and contributing to the harmonious development of your ecosystem connected with each product. An Android virtual assistant can even be used to make interacting with your ecosystem even easier, making every command as simple as a chat with your Android assistant. The Android assistant's voice output offers a convenient way to control and adjust settings, while the visual output on your Android device allows you to precisely monitor every action in your home.

The Main Communication Channels

Matter uses two main communication channels to meet the various needs of the devices connected at each stage:

• Wi-Fi: Preferred for high-speed transfers such as video transmission. Wi-Fi offers fast and reliable connectivity for smart devices requiring high bandwidth at every stage of the communication process, providing a multi-functional solution for different types of data. An intelligent assistant can be integrated to facilitate the management of these devices via Wi-Fi, thus offering a more fluid and automated experience.
• Thread: Used for low-speed exchanges such as sensor data or lighting controls. Thread offers an energy-efficient solution suitable for applications requiring low data consumption. Every stage of communication benefits from Thread, guaranteeing optimal energy efficiency. Thanks to Thread, each connected smart device can exchange data efficiently, step by step, using this multi-device protocol, which is light and reliable for smart devices. An assistant can be used to supervise and manage these exchanges, making interaction with devices even more intuitive.

Standardised communication

One of Matter's major innovations is its ability to standardise communication between devices from different manufacturers for each home, adjusting the parameters uniformly while preserving the design of the user interface. The solution is based on open and open source protocols, unlike traditional proprietary systems, which makes integration into your home more fluid and allows for easy adaptation of the design of each device. This approach allows for better collaboration between manufacturers and developers, making it easier to add new devices to your home and manage the associated settings, while respecting the overall design of your connected environment. This gives consumers greater freedom to choose their devices and guarantees a more seamless and streamlined user experience in every connected home, while offering optimal control of settings without compromising aesthetic design.

The benefits of Matter

Matter offers multiple advantages:

• More choice for consumers: By standardising communication between devices, Matter offers consumers a greater variety of options and functionalities for their connected home, adjusting the function of products according to their needs, while optimising the space available for each product in terms of connectivity and interoperability.
• More consistent experience: By eliminating barriers between different protocols, Matter guarantees a simple and intuitive user experience, regardless of the manufacturer of the products, by allowing the function of each product to be managed in a uniform manner throughout your home. Users can adjust the function of the products in their connected home without worrying about product compatibility, and do so in any area of the home, in terms of efficiency and comfort.