Philips Hue postpones plans to support Matter for their devices til the end of 2023. According to their messaging, firmware update for Hue Bridge takes more time that it was initially expected.
Eve on the other hand announces Matter firmware availability on April 17. And currently Eve already started selling accessories supporting Matter.
Matter smart home standard simplifies hardware development and unifies APIs between multiple smart home solutions. Matter is industry standard which is adopted by multiple venders including Apple. Home app and HomeKit support Matter accessories starting with iOS 16.1.
References:
- Philips Hue Bridge Matter Support Update Appears to Have Been Delayed
- Eve announces Matter firmware upgrades are coming on April 17 for a more reliable HomeKit experience
- Eve Starts Selling Matter-Enabled Smart Home Devices
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