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New Matter 1.4 spec supports more device types & improvements for Apple Home

The Connectivity Standards Alliance has finalized the Matter 1.4 spec, releasing it to accessory makers and platforms like Apple Home with several new device types and improvements.

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Matter continues to improve with its latest update

The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) is the governing body that develops the Matter spec. It’s a member-led organization that is made up of Apple, Google, Samsung, and countless others.

Matter is intended to be the unifying standard, allowing products to work seamlessly across multiple platforms such as Apple Home — formerly HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and more.

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