Now that it's a year old, we check in on the 'industry-unifying' standard that aims to make it easier for your smart home devices to connect with each other. Is it working?
Amazon’s Alexa smart home platform gets a big Matter update. The fourth-gen Echo smart speaker is now a Thread border router, Matter devices can be set up on iOS using the Alexa app, and all second-generation Echo devices are now Matter controllers.
The first phase of Amazon's Matter rollout includes a range of Echo smart speakers and displays, which can be used to control smart plugs, bulbs, and switches.