Amazon was fast to pledge help for the Matter smart home normal, and now it is clear simply when (and if) you may anticipate the technology to succeed in your family. The corporate has confirmed that 17 Echo gadgets, plugs, switches and bulbs will help Matter over WiFi in December, with 30 Echo and Eero merchandise providing help by early subsequent 12 months. You may initially want Android to set this up (Apple solely launched the Matter-friendly iOS 16.1 days in the past), and the main target will probably be on lighting. Nonetheless, help for iOS, Thread and extra smart home tech can be due in early 2023.
The help will lengthen to years-old Echo merchandise, together with the second-generation Echo Plus (proven right here). You possibly can see the total compatibility listing under. You won’t have to exchange your tools simply to make certain you are prepared for Matter.
You will not should be too choosy about which telephones and apps you employ. Amazon is partnering with Samsung to allow you to use Alexa or SmartThings to arrange Matter {hardware}. An upcoming Alexa framework will create a easy, unified Thread community that permits management by way of both firm’s platforms.
Accordingly, Amazon is tweaking its Works with Alexa (WWA) certifications so as to add Matter help. A brand new gadget that receives the WWA badge must help Matter. Present {hardware} that will get a Matter replace will not have to undergo this system once more, though it might want to cross Matter certification and can nonetheless have to satisfy Amazon’s WWA necessities.
This nonetheless leaves you with the prospect of changing significantly previous Echo gear, and there is a probability a few of your related dwelling parts will not help Matter in any respect. Nonetheless, Amazon’s compatibility plans recommend you will not should overhaul your total setup.
Replace 11/3 11:30AM ET: Amazon has shared the total listing of Echo gadgets receiving Matter help in December, and it covers a spread of audio system, shows and peripherals launched up to now few years.
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Echo (third and 4th technology)
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Echo Dot (third, 4th and fifth technology, with or with out clock)
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Echo Plus (2nd technology)
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Echo Studio
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Echo Present 5 (1st and 2nd technology)
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Echo Present 8 (1st and 2nd technology)
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Echo Present 10 (third technology)
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Echo Flex
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Echo Enter
