Is your smart home spiraling into chaos? Are your smart office gadgets communicating in different tongues? You're not the only one facing this dilemma. The present state of smart home and office technology is plagued with compatibility challenges, leading to the need to navigate through multiple apps and endure tedious setup procedures.
Smart home adoption is skyrocketing. Experts expect household penetration to be 18.9% in 2024. By 2028, that number nearly doubles to 33.2%. But these devices are not only becoming home standards. Smart speakers, sensors, and more are increasingly in use by a large amount of businesses here in Orange County.
But fear not, there's a light at the end of the tunnel. A new standard called Matter is here to unify the smart tech world. As a homeowner or business owner invested in smart technology, “Matter” matters. Let's break down what this means for you.
Imagine this: you buy a fancy new smart lock. Then you discover it doesn't work with your existing smart light bulbs. Or you try to create automated routines in your office. But your devices can't seem to communicate with each other. This is the reality for many smart home and office owners today.
The culprit? A lack of a universal standard. Different brands use different protocols, creating a fragmented mess. There's Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, and others – each with its pros and cons. But not exactly working seamlessly together.
This translates to:
Matter is a standardized language for smart devices. It was developed by a group of leading tech companies in the smart home space. This standard helps ensure smart devices can all communicate, regardless of brand.
Here's how Matter benefits you.
Matter-certified devices will work together flawlessly. This means your smart lights will finally talk to your smart lock. Your office thermostat can play nice with your security system.
Matter prioritizes strong encryption and device authentication. This keeps your smart home or office safe from potential security threats. This is an important consideration when choosing smart home tech. Not all manufacturers place security first. Just looking for “Matter-certified” on a label makes it easier to choose wisely.
Matter is designed to adapt and evolve. This ensures compatibility with new devices and technologies as they emerge. You don’t find your tech “aging out” of an entire smart hub system.
As Matter adoption increases, you can expect:
The Matter revolution is underway, but it's still early days. Here's how you can prepare:
Matter is truly revolutionizing the smart technology landscape, offering a seamless and user-centric experience. With Matter, you can fully immerse yourself in the true advantages of smart tech, such as convenience, efficiency, and enhanced comfort.
So, ditch the app overload and say goodbye to compatibility woes. Unified is the future of smart homes and offices, and Matter is leading the charge!
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Get some relief! Our smart tech experts here at Newport Solutions can help you with a unified setup. We can also ensure that your devices and network are fully secured.
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