Introduction

Introduction#

The main goal of this booth is to introduce you to the Matter “open-source, royalty-free smart home connectivity standard”.

As a hacker with 20+ years of experience, my IoT recommendation in the past was to avoid IoT devices unless you build it yourself. There were serious security and/or privacy and/or stability issues with IoT devices in the past. But finally, there is Matter worth considering.

You have four options to play with it:

Home Assistant
Apple Home
Google Home
Ubuntu * probably works with all distros using snap

To choose which option suits you, I created the following handy guide:

_	Home Assistant	Apple Home	Google Home	Ubuntu
Have to download and install new app	yes	no	maybe	yes
Share your e-mail with the organizer	no	no *	yes	no
Need a mobile device	iOS/Android	iOS	Android	no

* - In case you want to remotely control the LED through the Internet (and not Wi-Fi) via iOS, you have to provide your e-mail address to me. See Why e-mail for details.

I want to play with this at home#

Cool :-) You can do this at home by visiting this guide from Canonical . You can use more recent Ubuntu versions—you do not have to stick with the old ones recommended in the post.

For the full Matter experience, you might need a Thread Border Router to support Thread devices as well:

Apple: Apple TV 4K latest gen (with Ethernet and Thread support), or an Apple HomePod (latest gen)

Google: Google Nest Hub (2nd gen), Google Nest Hub Max, or Google WiFi Pro

Home Assistant: Home Assistant Yellow, Connect ZBT-1 details

FAQ#

Who else supports Matter? Practically everyone who matters. Samsung, Amazon, Arduiono, IKEA, Bosch, EVE, Nanoleaf, Infineon, Silicon Labs, Espressif, Huwaei, LG, Nordic, NXP, STM, and other 600 companies. See the list of companies involved here .
What is the goal of this Matter demo?

For years, IoT was a “joke” when it came to security and how the hacker community perceived it. I would like to change this view by showing that IoT can be secure, private, and open-source. Whether you want to buy something that just works or build your devices yourself, Matter is here to help.

Is there a bug bounty for reporting vulnerabilities in Matter?

Please refer to CSA website for details.

How is security and privacy implemented in Matter?
What type of devices are supported by Matter 1.4 ?

Utility Device Types
- Root Node
- Power Source
- OTA Requestor
- OTA Provider
- Bridged Node
- Electrical Sensor
- Device Energy Management
Application Device Types
- Lighting
  - On/Off Light
  - Dimmable Light
  - Color Temperature Light
  - Extended Color Light
- Smart Plugs/Outlets and Other Actuators
  - On/Off Plug-in Unit
  - Dimmable Plug-in Unit
  - Mounted On/Off Control
  - Mounted Dimmable Load Control
  - Pump
  - Water Valve
- Switches and Controls
  - On/Off Light Switch
  - Dimmer Switch
  - Color Dimmer Switch
  - Control Bridge
  - Pump Controller
  - Generic Switch
- Sensors
  - Contact Sensor
  - Light Sensor
  - Occupancy Sensor
  - Temperature Sensor
  - Pressure Sensor
  - Flow Sensor
  - Humidity Sensor
  - On/Off Sensor
  - Smoke CO Alarm
  - Air Quality Sensor
  - Water Freeze Detector
  - Water Leak Detector
  - Rain Sensor
- Closures
  - Door Lock
  - Door Lock Controller
  - Window Covering
  - Window Covering Controller
- HVAC
  - Thermostat
  - Fan
  - Air Purifier
- Media
  - Basic Video Player
  - Casting Video Player
  - Speaker
  - Content App
  - Casting Video Client
  - Video Remote Control
- Robotic Devices
  - Robotic Vacuum Cleaner
- Appliances
  - Refrigerator
  - Temperature Controlled Cabinet
  - Room Air Conditioner
  - Laundry Washer
  - Dishwasher
  - Laundry Dryer
  - Cook Surface
  - Cooktop
  - Oven
  - Extractor Hood
  - Microwave Oven
- Energy Devices
  - EVSE
  - Water Heater
  - Solar Power
  - Battery Storage
  - Heat Pump
- Network Infrastructure Devices
  - Network Infrastructure Manager
  - Thread Border Router
For a more detailed matrix, refer to: matter-smarthome.de