On the official launch occasion for Matter this week, I noticed numerous thrilling issues: a Google Nest Hub controlling an Eve Vitality sensible plug; a Wiz mild bulb working with Apple Residence; a Yale sensible lock speaking to a SmartThings hub over Thread. None of this stuff have been attainable earlier than Matter. And all of this stuff labored effectively of their demos utilizing voice, app, and different sensible dwelling management interfaces — even within the interference hell of a mini-trade present flooring.
However I additionally noticed that Matter has a protracted method to go earlier than it absolutely delivers on its promise of an interoperable and easy sensible dwelling. A phrase I heard lots all through the two-day occasion was, “Matter is a journey,” adopted by, “That is only the start.”
Within the brief time period, don’t count on…
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