Matter Protocol: What It Actually Means for Your Smart Home

Matter was supposed to be the universal language of smart home. Two years after launch, it's... getting there. Here's the current state of affairs.

What Matter Actually Does

Matter is a connectivity standard that lets devices from different manufacturers talk to each other. Think of it as USB-C for smart home — one standard to replace the mess of proprietary protocols.

Current Limitations

Not all device types are supported yet. Cameras, robot vacuums, and energy monitors are still waiting for official Matter support. And even supported devices sometimes lose features when connected via Matter instead of their native app.