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Android and iOS take big steps toward launching Matter smart home compatibility

With the release of the iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1 developer betas today, we have confirmation that “Accessories Matter” is coming to Apple iPhones and iPads. Additionally, Google's Google Home Developer Console, which helps developers add Matter devices to its smart home platform, has also been released. published today . 

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Matter is a new smart home connectivity standard that promises to unify all your connected devices, making it easier for your smart thermostat to talk to your connected lock, and for you to talk to either one using any voice assistant or smart home app. the smart home you choose. At this year's WWDC, Apple announced that iOS 16 will support Matter, and we're now seeing early rollouts.

A new options menu has appeared in Settings > General on iPads and iPhones running the beta. Identified by aaron zollo , it lists “Matter Accessories” and when you tap it, it takes you to a list of Matter Accessories that have been added to “a connected service”. 

Only there are no Matter-compatible accessories yet, as the Matter standard hasn't been finalized. But that's a sure sign that developers and manufacturers are testing pre-release software ahead of Matter's anticipated launch this fall. 

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Apple has been involved with Matter since its inception as one of its founding members, along with Google, Samsung and Amazon. All three smartphone makers have publicly stated that their smartphone and tablet devices will be Matter controllers, meaning they will be able to integrate Matter devices into your smart home network. 

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A few screenshots that also surfaced today indicate that Google is well on its way to adding a Matter Accessories section to its operating system. Android Police reports that A Matter Devices and Services section has appeared in Google Account settings for some users, prompting them to connect a new Matter device and the option to automatically show a notification when Matter devices are nearby. This hints at another key feature of Matter: a simplified and more unified setup for smart home devices. 

All of this activity makes Matter seem increasingly likely to hit its target of a fall launch, despite multiple delays before it.

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