The Connectivity Standards Alliance has made Matter 1.5 official, including the adoption of cameras. Chris LaPre from the CSA joins for a special episode of HomeKit Insider to discuss the milestone update.
Matter 1.5 with cameras is official
Matter 1.5 with cameras is official
Chris LaPre previously served as the Chief Technology Officer for the CSA and now is the Alliance Technology Strategist. As a key member of the organization, he provides an inside look at the development of its latest update.
The 1.5 release is the third update for Matter in 2025 and will could see rapid adoption in the smart home space. Devices have already been announced, including the Ulticam V2 from Xthings that will ship with Matter support.