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What is Matter and why does it matter?

Short answer

Matter is a shared standard, since October 2022, so devices from different brands work together and can be controlled locally.

Matter diagram: Apps and devices connected through Matter over Wi-Fi or Thread, with 'local' highlighted. — **Matter diagram** — Apps and devices connected through Matter over Wi-Fi or Thread, with 'local' highlighted. (The text inside the figure is in Dutch.)

Explanation

Matter runs over Wi-Fi and Thread; Bluetooth is used to pair a device. With 'multi-admin' you can use the same device in several apps or systems. Local control means a switch does not have to go through a distant server.

Rules of thumb

Matter 1.0 was released in October 2022. [SW-S58]
Look for the Matter logo and the supported device types. [SW-S58]
Thread devices need a 'border router' (often in a smart speaker or hub). (practical tip, not a source value)

Pitfalls

Not every brand feature is in Matter; some extras stay in the brand's own app. [SW-S58]

Search terms

These search terms are in Dutch; only terms that also find a topic in English are links.

Matter Thread Zigbee wifi slim huis domotica

Read also

General information, not personal advice. Check the source and reference date.

Sources

SW-S58 Matter — Connectivity Standards Alliance (Reference date 2026-09-27)

Reference date: 2026-09-27 · Translated with AI from the Dutch original.