Is your smart home turning into a smart mess? Do your smart office devices speak different languages? You're not alone. The current smart home and office technology landscape is riddled with incompatibility issues. This forces you to juggle several apps and deal with frustrating setup processes.
Smart home adoption is skyrocketing. Experts expect household penetration to be 18.9% in 2024. By 2028, that number nearly doubles to 33.2%. But these devices are not only becoming home standards. Smart speakers, sensors, and more are increasingly in use by businesses.
But fear not, there's a light at the end of the tunnel. A new standard called Matter is here to unify the smart tech world. As a homeowner or business owner invested in smart technology, “Matter” matters. Let's break down what this means for you.
Imagine this: you buy a fancy new smart lock. Then you discover it doesn't work with your existing smart light bulbs. Or you try to create automated routines in your office. But your devices can't seem to communicate with each other. This is the reality for many smart home and office owners today.
The culprit? A lack of a universal standard. Different brands use different protocols, creating a fragmented mess. There's Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, and others – each with its pros and cons. But not exactly working seamlessly together.
This translates to:
Matter is a standardized language for smart devices. It was developed by a group of leading tech companies in the smart home space. This standard helps ensure smart devices can all communicate, regardless of brand.
Here's how Matter benefits you.
Matter-certified devices will work together flawlessly. This means your smart lights will finally talk to your smart lock. Your office thermostat can play nice with your security system.
Matter prioritizes strong encryption and device authentication. This keeps your smart home or office safe from potential security threats. This is an important consideration when choosing smart home tech. Not all manufacturers place security first. Just looking for “Matter-certified” on a label makes it easier to choose wisely.
Matter is designed to adapt and evolve. This ensures compatibility with new devices and technologies as they emerge. You don’t find your tech “aging out” of an entire smart hub system.
As Matter adoption increases, you can expect:
The Matter revolution is underway, but it's still early days. Here's how you can prepare:
Matter is a game-changer for smart technology users. It paves the way for a more intuitive and user-friendly experience. This allows you to focus on the real benefits of smart tech. These include convenience, efficiency, and comfort.
So, ditch the app overload and say goodbye to compatibility woes. Unified is the future of smart homes and offices, and Matter is leading the charge!
Is your smart home or office giving you what you need? Is it letting hackers into your network without your knowledge? Let us help evaluate your needs.
At In Motion, we can help you with a unified setup. We can also ensure that your devices and network are fully secured.
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Article used with permission from The Technology Press.