Universal Smart‑Home Standard
Matter is an open smart‑home standard designed to improve interoperability and compatibility across manufacturers, focusing on security and local control. Formerly Project CHIP, it was founded by Amazon, Apple, Google and the Zigbee Alliance, with version 1.0 released in October 2022. Devices that support Matter can communicate over Thread, Wi‑Fi or Ethernet, enabling users to mix brands without worrying about compatibility.
For Southern Highlands homeowners, Matter promises to reduce the complexity of smart homes. Highlands Smart Homes ensures that new installations are Matter‑ready and helps upgrade existing devices when firmware updates are available. We set up border routers (e.g., Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini or Google Nest Hub) to manage Thread‑based Matter devices. With Matter, you can add a new light switch or sensor and have it recognised instantly by your chosen platform. Our team stays current on Matter developments and will guide you through this next phase of smart‑home evolution.