The Matter standard now has the support of its first smart home device in the form of Eve Systems. It updates the current Eve Energy plug along with two sensors. It also updates the Eve Door and Window as well as Eve Motion to support Matter. The firmware allows the hardware to speak to any other controller that is able to support the new technology.
This includes programs such as the SmartThings app by Samsung and the upcoming features supported by Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Currently, the update requires unofficial iOS and iPadOS 16.2 upgrades yet to arrive. Products that are capable to support Matter are set to launch within the first quarter of 2023 along with an Android iteration of Eve's app.
Updated Smart Home Devices
Eve Systems Presents New Hardware Updates to its Device
Trend Themes
1. Smart Home Devices Updating to Matter Standard - Opportunity for hardware companies to update their devices to be compatible with the new Matter standard.
2. Expansion of Matter-supported Controllers - Opportunity for companies developing smart home controllers to integrate with the Matter standard and its supported devices.
3. Android App Support for Smart Home Devices - Opportunity for smart home device companies to expand their reach by offering Android compatibility with their apps.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home Device Manufacturing - Manufacturers should focus on updating their devices to support the new Matter standard to stay up-to-date in the market.
2. Smart Home Controller Development - Developers should focus on integrating their controllers with the Matter standard and its supported devices to provide users with more options.
3. Mobile App Development - App developers should focus on expanding their compatibility with Android to support the growing smart home device market.