Matter Wireless Protocol

The Promise of Reliable and Secure Connectivity This industry–unifying standard is a promise of reliable, secure connectivity. It is a seal of approval that devices will work seamlessly together – today and tomorrow. Matter creates more connections between more objects, simplifies development for manufacturers, and increases compatibility for consumers. Simplicity Easy to purchase and use. Interoperability Devices from multiple brands work natively together. Reliability Consistent and responsive local connectivity. Security Robust and streamlined for developers and users. Companies From Across the Industry are Contributing Market-Proven Technologies and Best Practices Matter is built around a shared belief that smart home devices should be secure, reliable, and seamless to use. By building upon Internet Protocol (IP), Matter will enable communication across smart home devices, mobile app, and cloud services, and define a specific set of IP-based networking technologies for device certification. Developers Matter is a unifying, IP-based connectivity protocol built on proven technologies, helping you connect to and build reliable, secure IoT ecosystems, and keeping you focused on developing innovative products and accelerating paths to market. Consumers Matter is the seal of approval that says smart devices work reliably together—taking the guesswork out of the purchasing process. That trust allows you to choose from a wider range of the brands you love and brings you the comfort of a secure and seamless connected home. Retailers Matter is the reliable IoT compatibility standard and mark that drives category growth by simplifying the purchasing process, expanding the smart home category to more retailers, and lowering operational costs. Create more connections. Simplify development. Increase compatibility. An open-source approach Members of the Alliance have taken an open-source approach to the development and implementation of this new, unified connectivity protocol. We use best-in-class contributions from market-tested smart home technologies, such as those from Amazon, Apple, Google, the Connectivity Standards Alliance, and others. By leveraging these technologies’ contributions, we are able to accelerate the development of the protocol and deliver benefits to manufacturers and consumers faster. IP-Based Matter makes it easier for device manufacturers to build devices that are compatible with smart home and voice services such as Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri, Google’s Assistant, and others. The first specification release of the Matter protocol will run on Wi-Fi and Thread network layers and will use Bluetooth Low Energy for commissioning.