Does it Matter?

[bill.d]

@dcaton1220

I wouldn't buy a Wifi home automation device, unless I really needed it and there was no other viable option.

2 flavors of Matter devices. WiFi and Thread. You can kind of think of Thread + Matter= next generation Zigbee (the old Zigbee group is in charge of Matter). Thread devices require a border router.

Matter Explained

What is Matter? Matter is a new open-source standard for smart home devices that improves interoperability and compatibility between different manufacturers. It offers enhanced security features and allows local control of devices from one or more Matter controllers at the same time. [image] source: Connectivity Standards Alliance What devices support Matter? Currently, there are Matter-enabled devices available on the market in the following categories: lighting products (plugs, light bul…