HomeKit Insider Cameras Officially Come to Matter with 1.5 Release -- Guest Host Chris LaPre
Nov 20, 2025
Chris LaPré, Head of Strategy at the Connectivity Standards Alliance, joins the conversation to unveil the transformative Matter 1.5 update. They explore exciting new features like camera support for WebRTC streaming and two-way audio, enhancing home security like never before. Discussion also includes innovative closures for garage doors and smart blinds, along with soil sensors for better irrigation. Chris emphasizes the potential for energy management improvements, providing insights into how these advancements will revolutionize smart home ecosystems.
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Matter Adds Full Camera Support
- Matter 1.5 adds full camera support including real-time WebRTC streaming, two-way audio, recording, PTZ, and detection/privacy zones.
- The spec is feature-complete and intentionally optional to avoid breaking existing camera capabilities.
Optionality Could Fragment Experience
- Optional features risk fragmentation if ecosystems selectively implement subsets of the camera spec.
- Full interoperability depends on ecosystem choices like Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung adopting broad feature sets.
Watch For Firmware Upgrades
- Expect many existing cameras to gain Matter support via firmware if vendors choose to update hardware with software.
- Watch vendor announcements for OTA update plans rather than assuming new hardware is required.