Smart home devices have had a fragmented history, to say the least. Over the past decade, thousands of manufacturers have produced several million gadgets—each communicating over specific wireless signals such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Zigbee. This has made syncing up and controlling devices as simple as the best smart lights a challenge.
To help address that — as well as some other issues — the Matter protocol was launched in 2022 to provide a universal language for smart home devices. Now that we’ve reached the midpoint of 2024, Matter has been officially released for nearly two years and supports over 41 product categories, from the best smart displays to EV charging stations. The biggest smart home hub and device manufacturers like Amazon, Apple, and Google have updated their smart home ecosystems to support Matter, signaling strong industry commitment.
