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What is Matter?

Core Values of Matter

• Unified Protocol Ends Fragmentation: Traditional smart home devices often suffer from "ecosystem silos" due to isolated protocols like Zigbee and Z-Wave. Matter uses a standardized communication language, allowing devices from different brands (e.g., BSUMWELL sockets, Philips Hue bulbs, Samsung sensors) to interact directly without relying on specific platforms.

• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Supports major ecosystems such as Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings. Users can control all Matter devices via any platform, even enabling cross-ecosystem collaboration (e.g., triggering Google Nest automations with Siri).

• Simplified User Experience: Device setup is completed quickly via QR code scanning or Bluetooth, eliminating complex pairing. Firmware updates are managed uniformly, reducing maintenance costs.

Key Advantages of Matter

1. Interoperability: Breaking Brand and Protocol Barriers

• Cross-Brand Collaboration: For example, a BSUMWELL Matter smart socket can linkage with Nanoleaf Matter bulbs to automatically turn off lights when the socket is powered down.

• Cross-Protocol Compatibility: Via a Matter Gateway (Bridge), legacy devices using Zigbee or Z-Wave can be integrated into the Matter network, protecting users’ existing investments.

2. Security: Comprehensive Protection from Hardware to Data

• Hardware-Level Encryption: Uses secure chips like EdgeLock SE051H to ensure device authentication and encrypted data transmission, preventing hacking.

• Local Priority: Basic controls (e.g., turning lights on/off, adjusting temperature) do not rely on the cloud, reducing privacy risks and improving response speed.

3. Energy Management and Sustainability

• Real-Time Energy Monitoring: Matter devices (e.g., smart sockets, air conditioners) display real-time power consumption via apps, helping users optimize energy habits.

• Smart Energy Scheduling: Supports grid interaction, such as automatically charging electric vehicles during off-peak hours or adjusting device operation based on solar power generation.

4. Scalability: A Full-Scenario Device Ecosystem

• Diverse Device Types: Currently supports lighting, sockets, switches, door locks, sensors, appliances (washing machines, refrigerators), and energy devices (solar panels, chargers), with continuous additions (e.g., water heaters, air purifiers).

• Flexible Network Architecture: Thread protocol provides low-power Mesh networks, ideal for long-battery-life devices like sensors; Wi-Fi supports high-bandwidth needs (e.g., camera streaming), combining for full-home coverage.

5. Future Compatibility

• Continuous Iteration: New versions are released semi-annually (e.g., Matter 1.4 adds home routers as network infrastructure to improve stability), ensuring long-term device usability.

• Edge Intelligence: Supports local AI processing (e.g., analyzing sensor data via a Matter gateway to trigger automations), reducing cloud reliance and enhancing privacy and response speed.

Why Choose Matter?

Value for Users

• Simplified Management: Control all devices via one app or voice assistant, no need to switch between multiple applications.

• Freedom of Choice: Mix and match cost-effective products from different manufacturers without being tied to a single brand.

• Long-Term Investment: Devices are compatible with future Matter updates, avoiding repeated purchases.

Value for Manufacturers

• Reduced Development Costs: Quickly develop products using open-source SDKs without adapting to each ecosystem individually.

• Expanded Market Reach: Products can enter mainstream global ecosystems, covering a broader user base.

Impact on the Industry

• Driving Standardization: Matter has over 6,000 certified products, with Chinese manufacturers contributing 67% of certified devices, making it the de facto universal language of the industry.

• Accelerating Innovation: Developers can focus on user experience rather than protocol adaptation. For example, BSUMWELL can add "power threshold alarms" to sockets via OTA updates.

Conclusion