After several delays, it looks like the Matter smart home standard is on track to start dropping this year. The Services and Tools section of the issue first appeared in the Google Account settings for some users. And just yesterday, Apple released the iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1 betas, which included a limited version of the Matter Controller.
TL; DR
- The case section was added in iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1 betas.
- Google has also introduced the Matter option on Android.
- The case is scheduled to go to trial later this year.
Major manufacturers like Matter, Apple, Amazon, Google, Ikea and Samsung are looking to expand the compatibility of smart home devices and IoT (Internet of Things) gadgets for many different smart home platforms. The new standard ensures interoperability and multi-management support in your hardware, regardless of the ecosystem. For example, Siri can control a Nest-brand thermostat on an iPhone if it’s compatible with Matter.
Our colleague WHY Matters has produced a short editorial explaining why it matters and how the upcoming smart home standard will benefit everyone. Read the next post Case 101 guide here.
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Issue on Android and iOS 16
The iOS 16.1 pre-release update features the Matter Accessories feature in its own settings. A user with a developer profile can pair Matter accessories or manage all paired devices from an Apple iPhone or iPad on the new software. such as Android Police He noted that this is just the beginning, with changes and improvements expected to be made to the interface in the coming weeks and months.
On an Android smartphone, the Matter service can be further tapped through the Google account settings. It also allows a user to add unpaired metered devices nearby. It’s unclear whether Google will introduce an entirely new division for Matter or a separate mobile app by late 2022.
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