The Vergecast Can Matter save the smart home?
Dec 14, 2021
In this discussion, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, a smart home reviewer at The Verge, and Michelle Mindala-Freeman, Head of Marketing for the Connectivity Standards Alliance, dive into Matter, the new standard aimed at unifying smart home devices. They explore how Matter can simplify compatibility issues and enhance user experiences, drawing parallels to early internet collaboration. The conversation also touches on the importance of security and privacy, as well as the excitement surrounding future devices that will adopt this groundbreaking technology.
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Smart Home Complexity
- The smart home market is flooded with standards, protocols, and software.
- Matter aims to simplify this by unifying these elements.
Matter's Functionality
- Matter standardizes communication, supporting various radios and controllers.
- It defines device types, simplifying smart home setup.
Matter's Promise
- Matter aims to simplify smart home setup, ensuring compatibility between devices.
- Jennifer Pattison Tuohy expresses optimism, estimating an 80% chance of success.