“Matter” could solve smart homes’ biggest problem

The halcyon day when all our smart home devices talk to one another — and reduce our energy bills — took a giant step forward Thursday with the introduction of Matter, a widely-backed connectivity standard.

Why it matters: Many consumers are leery of buying Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices such as smart light bulbs, blinds and door locks, fearing they’re hard to set up or won’t work with one another.

• Matter is supposed to make setup a snap — and solve interoperability problems among different manufacturers’ products.

 
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Πηγή:axios.com