Matter: Google Nest and Android devices are finally compatible

Google has announced that it has completed the rollout of Matter on its Google Nest products, but also on Android. Which significantly accelerates the development of the standard for connected objects that promises ambitious interoperability.

The computing protocol for connected objects Matter launched last month, with a first batch of compatible products. It’s Google’s turn to make its Nest products compatible, but also Android devices: smartphones, tablets. An update has been rolled out to millions of connected objects and billions of Android devices in recent weeks (Android 8.1 minimum and Google Play Services in version 22.48.14).

As a reminder, the Matter standard was jointly created by Google, Amazon, Samsung and Apple. It aims to unify ecosystems of connected objects to handle home automation easily. Compatible objects are interoperable and can work on multiple home automation systems simultaneously. Enough to create complex scenarios that use several connected objects: light bulbs, alarm clock, thermostat, connected sockets, etc.

Google makes its products compatible with Matter

Following the arrival of Matter in its Google Home automation program, Google is introducing this compatibility with its Nest products and Android devices. As the giant says in its press release, it allows “ Quickly and consistently set up Matter-enabled devices and personalize your smart home “.

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Matter also requires a hub to control other connected objects. If you want to use the Google Home app, you’ll ” A Google Home or Nest device that can serve as a hub for Matter “. Products that could be hubs are the original Google Home speaker, Google Home Mini, Nest Mini, Nest Audio, Nest Hub (1st and 2nd generation), Nest Hub Max and the new Nest Wifi Pro. At the moment, pairing a Matter device is only supported on the Google Home Android app, but iOS support will arrive in 2023. So you can control your connected objects with your iPhone or iPad.

Other small new features to truly integrate Matter into the Google ecosystem

In addition, Google said it updated the Nest Wifi Pro, Nest Hub Max and second-generation Nest Hub. to function as Thread border routers, so you can also connect Thread devices to your network “. A big update since Google added support for Matter for Fast Pair on Android. This will improve the connection of devices compatible with the protocol to its Wi-Fi network and to Google Home.

Fast Pair will also facilitate connecting Matter devices to systems other than Google’s home automation app, such as Amazon Alexa, for example. Google went on to say that it worked with Samsung: When you open the Google Home app, you’ll see Matter devices set up with Samsung SmartThings and you’ll have the option to easily add those devices to Google Home and vice versa. »

On the other hand, there are currently still few devices compatible with Matter, although development tends to accelerate, thanks in part to major players investing in the project.

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