Matter faces challenges, but industry leaders are working to improve reliability and interoperability in 2025.
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Matter: A 2025 Revival? The Industry Speaks Out
The smart home revolution promised a future where devices seamlessly communicate, eliminating the frustration of incompatible ecosystems. Matter, the ambitious connectivity standard, was born with this lofty goal. However, two years since its launch, the reality has fallen short of the ideal. While Matter has shown promise, challenges persist: Limited Device Support: Major players like Apple, Amazon, and Google have been hesitant to fully embrace Matter across all their device categories. This fragmented support hinders the ecosystem's growth and frustrates consumers. Interoperability Issues: Even among Matter-certified devices, interoperability glitches remain. This inconsistency undermines user experience and erodes consumer confidence. Thread Protocol Challenges: Matter relies heavily on the Thread mesh networking protocol, which has experienced growing pains. Reliability and stability issues within the Thread network have impacted the overall Matter experience. These shortcomings h…
