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smart-home2 years ago

Matter 1.1 update brings minor improvements and expanded device compatibility.

The first update to the Matter smart home standard, Matter 1.1, only includes bug fixes and tweaks, with no support for new device types. The update aims to make it easier for developers to build and certify products and improve user experiences by fixing the issue of intermittently connected devices showing as offline. However, multi-admin control remains a confusing and complicated process, and the update does not address it. The next release is expected in fall 2023, with new features and device types supported.

smart-home2 years ago

Belkin's Wemo withdraws support for Matter smart home standard.

Belkin's Wemo brand has decided to "pause development of Matter smart home devices" despite previously promising to bring Matter support to its full range of smart home accessories. The company's communications vice president, Jen Wei, stated that Wemo will bring new Matter products to market when it can find a way to differentiate them. This decision is a blow to users deep in the Wemo ecosystem who were hoping to easily transition into the Matter ecosystem.