Matter 1.4 Enhances Smart Home Integration with New Device Support

Matter 1.4 aims to address previous shortcomings in the smart home standard by enhancing multi-admin interoperability, improving Thread border router compatibility, and expanding energy management support to include devices like heat pumps and solar panels. While the update promises better integration across platforms like Apple, Amazon, and Google, adoption may be slow as device makers and platforms integrate the new features. The update also introduces Matter-certified routers to streamline smart home infrastructure, potentially accelerating Matter's adoption.