The Matter Timeline

The Matter working group meets twice per year to come up with new version of the Matter standard. The standard is what Matter participating organizations, like Google, Apple, Samsung and more, use to create their apps and allow devices to work across ecosystems. It typically takes between 6-12 months for the primary App creators to implement the new version of Matter into their apps, which means these features are not available right away.

Latest Version: Matter 1.4

Matter 1.4 was announced on November 7, 2024. It introduced new device types like solar panels, batteries, heat pumps and water heaters. These additions, along with improvements to the energy management and thermostat clusters, pave the way for smarter, more automated energy management within the home along with better management of credential sharing using HRAP, Enhanced Multi-Admin, and Long Idle Time.

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  1. Matter 1.0

    The initial public release of the Matter standard, which marked the official launch.

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  2. Matter 1.1

    Overview: The first update to Matter, focusing on improving stability and user experience based on early feedback.

  3. Matter 1.2

    Added support for 9 new device types, including refrigerators, air conditioners, dishwashers, and robotic vacuums, while improving existing devices like multi-unit switches and door locks. Core updates enhanced appliance modeling, device state descriptions, and multi-admin support. It also improved testing and certification processes, device commissioning, and laid the groundwork for future appliance support.

  4. Matter 1.3

    Introduced new device types like microwaves, ovens, EV chargers, and water management devices, along with enhanced energy reporting and management features. It also improved entertainment with better casting and TV interactivity, upgraded user experiences through scene support and command batching, and refined network setup and error handling.

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  5. Matter 1.4 Current

    Matter 1.4 introduced new device types like solar panels, batteries, heat pumps and water heaters. These additions, along with improvements to the energy management and thermostat clusters, pave the way for smarter, more automated energy management within the home along with better management of credential sharing using HRAP, Enhanced Multi-Admin, and Long Idle Time.

    Learn more

  6. Matter 1.5 Future

    If following the traditional release schedule, Matter 1.5 should be released in Spring, 2025. Rumored is support for Camera streaming, which will likely use a side-channel protocol like RTSP over wifi or ethernet.

  7. Matter 1.6 Future

    If following the traditional release schedule, Matter 1.6 should be released in Fall, 2025.