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Matter Version Roadmap

From the October 2022 launch of 1.0 to 1.6 in June 2026, Matter has evolved from basic smart home control to whole-home energy management, cameras, and Joint Fabric in four years.

794+Members
1200+Certified Products
60+Device Types

Version History

1.6Newest CSA specification (June 2026)
1.4 — 1.5Where most platforms are actively certifying
1.3 — 1.4Where most certified products on the market operate
1.6Latest Spec

Joint Fabric & NFC Commissioning

An infrastructure release focused on deployment experience rather than new device categories

Full NFC CommissioningJoint FabricThermostat SuggestionsSafety Information
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~No new device types (infrastructure release)

*Key Features

Full NFC CommissioningEntire commissioning process over bi-directional NFC — devices can be set up before they are powered on
Joint FabricMultiple controllers co-administer a single shared network; any device added is accessible to all authorized platforms
Thermostat SuggestionsControllers submit time-limited temperature/mode suggestions; the thermostat decides whether to act based on user preferences
SDK Version:v1.6.0.0Official Release
1.5.1Patch

Camera Enhancements

Refining multi-stream video and doorbell interactions

Multi-stream VideoHEIC SnapshotsImproved PTZChime & Intercom
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~No new device types (infrastructure release)

*Key Features

Multi-stream VideoA single camera can deliver multiple streams simultaneously at different resolutions
HEIC SnapshotsBetter image quality at smaller file sizes compared to JPEG
Improved PTZMore flexibility for camera positioning, including home positions at edge of rotation range
SDK Version:v1.5.0.1Official Release
1.5Milestone

Cameras, Doorbells & Energy Metering

The biggest functional expansion since the standard launched

Camera WebRTC StreamingVideo Doorbell Two-way TalkUnified ClosuresEnergy Tariff SharingSoil Sensor
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+New Device Types5

Camera (Indoor/Outdoor/Flood Light/Baby/PTZ)Video DoorbellUnified Closures (Garage Door, Gate, Awning)Soil SensorSmart Meter

*Key Features

WebRTC StreamingStandardized live video and audio streaming using WebRTC with STUN/TURN remote access
Two-way CommunicationFull duplex audio for doorbell conversations and intercom functionality
Privacy ZonesDefine areas in the camera's field of view to be masked for privacy
Energy Tariff SharingUtilities can share real-time and forecasted pricing, tariff, and carbon data with devices
Unified ClosuresModular device type for garage doors, gates, and awnings with sliding/rotating/lifting motion types
SDK Version:v1.5.0.0Official Release
1.4.2Patch

Security & Networking Hardening

Security access control and BLE-free commissioning

Access Restriction Lists (ARL)Wi-Fi-only Commissioning (USD)Certificate Revocation Lists (CRL)Thread 1.4 Router Requirements
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~No new device types (infrastructure release)

*Key Features

Access Restriction ListsOnly verified controllers can modify sensitive network settings on routers and access points
Wi-Fi-only CommissioningDrops the BLE radio requirement, enabling cheaper devices without Bluetooth
Certificate Revocation ListsHardens admin trust and blocks compromised devices from the network
SDK Version:v1.4.2.0Official Release
1.4.1Patch

Simplified Device Setup

NFC onboarding and multi-device QR codes

NFC Onboarding PayloadMulti-Device QR CodeEnhanced Setup Flow (ESF)
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~No new device types (infrastructure release)

*Key Features

NFC Onboarding PayloadEmbed QR code information into NFC tags — tap phone to device for commissioning
Multi-Device QR CodeA single QR code can trigger setup of multiple devices at once
Enhanced Setup FlowDisplay manufacturer terms and conditions during setup with consent collection
SDK Version:v1.4.0.0Official Release
1.4Mainstream

Energy Ecosystem & Enhanced Multi-Admin

Solar, battery storage, heat pump devices and cross-platform automatic device discovery

Solar / Battery StorageHeat Pump & Water HeaterEnhanced Multi-Admin (EMA)Thread 1.4 IntegrationHome Router (HRAP)
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+New Device Types6

Solar Power (Inverter, Panel Array, Hybrid)Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)Heat PumpWater HeaterHome Router / Access Point (HRAP)Fixed Wired Devices (In-wall)

*Key Features

Enhanced Multi-Admin (EMA)Fabrics can communicate with each other; with user permission, devices automatically appear on other platforms
Thread 1.4 IntegrationBorder routers can share credentials across ecosystems; HRAP devices must support at least 150 devices
Thermostat SchedulingThermostat clusters gained scheduling and preset modes (vacation, home/away)
Solar & Battery StorageInverters, panel arrays, hybrid systems, and battery walls supporting energy feed-back to home or grid
SDK Version:v1.4.0.0Official Release
1.3Major

Kitchen Appliances, EV Charging & Scenes

Energy management and kitchen appliance expansion with scene management and command batching

Microwave / Oven / CooktopEV Charger (EVSE)Scene ManagementCommand BatchingWater Valve / Leak Detector
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+New Device Types9

Microwave OvenOvenCooktopExtractor HoodLaundry DryerEV Charger (EVSE)Water Leak/Freeze DetectorRain SensorWater Valve

*Key Features

Scene ManagementCreate multi-device scenes (e.g., "Movie Night"); devices store scene participation locally for faster execution
Command BatchingBundle multiple commands into a single message, solving the "popcorn effect" of sequential light activation
EVSE ChargingEV chargers with manual start/stop, charge rate adjustment, departure time targets, and cost optimization
Wi-Fi Band ReportingDevices can report which Wi-Fi bands (2.4/5 GHz) they support during commissioning
SDK Version:v1.3.0.0Official Release
1.2Major

Appliances & Air Quality

First major device type expansion, adding 9 new appliance and air quality device categories

Refrigerator / Dishwasher / WasherRobotic VacuumSmoke/CO AlarmAir Quality SensorAir Purifier
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+New Device Types9

RefrigeratorRoom Air ConditionerDishwasherLaundry WasherRobotic Vacuum CleanerSmoke/CO AlarmAir Quality SensorAir PurifierStandalone Fan

*Key Features

Operational State ClusterUnified appliance status reporting pattern that became the foundation for all future appliance device types
Semantic TagsDevice categorization with semantic tags
Air Quality MonitoringPM2.5, CO2, NO2 and other concentration measurement clusters
Multi-unit SwitchesSupport for multi-unit switches and multi-light fixture combinations
SDK Version:v1.2.0.0Official Release
1.1Maintenance

Stability & Developer Experience

Maintenance release focused on battery device support and developer tooling

Intermittently Connected Devices (ICD)Developer ToolingCertification StreamliningSpec Bug Fixes
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~No new device types (infrastructure release)

*Key Features

Intermittently Connected Devices (ICD)Enhanced support for battery-operated "sleepy" devices like contact sensors, motion sensors, and door locks
Developer ToolingImproved test harness, better test automation, and streamlined certification processes
Contribution GuidanceEasier pathways for developers to contribute new device type support to the specification
SDK Version:v1.1.0.1Official Release
1.0Foundation

The Birth of Matter

CSA launches the unified smart home standard with 550+ member companies

IPv6 / Wi-Fi / ThreadQR Code CommissioningMulti-Admin SupportEnd-to-end EncryptionOpen-source SDK
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+New Device Types8

Lighting (On/Off, Dimmable, Color, Extended Color)Switches (On/Off, Dimmer, Color Dimmer)HVAC (Thermostat, Heating/Cooling, Fan)Door Lock & Window CoveringSensors (Light, Occupancy, Temperature, Pressure, Flow, Humidity, Contact)Media (Video Player, Speaker, Remote)Electrical (Smart Plug/Outlet)Bridged Node

*Key Features

IPv6 NetworkingBuilt on IPv6 with support for Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Thread wireless mesh
Secure CommissioningQR code and manual pairing code based secure device setup
Multi-AdminDevices can be controlled by multiple ecosystems simultaneously
End-to-end EncryptionCertificate-based device attestation and end-to-end encryption
Open-source SDKconnectedhomeip open-source SDK released alongside the specification
SDK Version:v1.0.0Official Release
1.7Expected

Expected Focus Areas

Deeper appliance controls (custom wash cycles, advanced diagnostics)Multi-camera coordination and cloud recording interopJoint Fabric adoption by major platformsProtocol-level groupcast/multicast improvements

Based on CSA roadmap signals and historical release cadence. Not confirmed.

1.8+Expected

Long-term Roadmap

Commercial / enterprise IoT extensionsAdvanced energy grid integrationVideo analytics metadata standardizationFull device type coverage goal by 2027+

Based on CSA roadmap signals and historical release cadence. Not confirmed.

Device Type Evolution

Track device categories added in each version, from initial lighting and sensors to cameras and energy management.

💡Lighting
1.0
On/Off LightDimmable LightColor LightExtended Color Light
1.1-
1.2-
1.3-
1.4-
1.5-
1.6-
🔌Switches & Plugs
1.0
Light SwitchDimmer SwitchSmart Plug/Outlet
1.1-
1.2-
1.3-
1.4
In-wall Switch/Outlet
1.5-
1.6-
🌡️HVAC
1.0
ThermostatHeating/Cooling UnitFan
1.1-
1.2
Room Air ConditionerStandalone Fan
1.3-
1.4
Heat PumpWater Heater
1.5-
1.6-
🔒Security & Sensors
1.0
Door LockTemperature/Humidity/Occupancy SensorsContact Sensor
1.1-
1.2
Smoke/CO AlarmAir Quality Sensor
1.3
Water Leak DetectorRain Sensor
1.4-
1.5
CameraVideo DoorbellSoil Sensor
1.6-
🏠Major Appliances
1.0-
1.1-
1.2
RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry WasherRobotic Vacuum
1.3
MicrowaveOvenCooktopExtractor HoodDryer
1.4-
1.5-
1.6-
⚡Energy Management
1.0-
1.1-
1.2-
1.3
EV Charger
1.4
Solar PowerBattery StorageHeat PumpWater Heater
1.5
Smart Meter
1.6-
🚪Doors & Closures
1.0
Door LockWindow Covering
1.1-
1.2-
1.3
Water Valve
1.4-
1.5
Garage Door/Gate/Awning
1.6-
📡Network Infrastructure
1.0
Bridged Node
1.1-
1.2-
1.3-
1.4
Home Router (HRAP)
1.5-
1.6-

Ecosystem Adoption

Major smart home platforms vary significantly in their adoption of the Matter specification, from the most aggressive Home Assistant to the lagging Google Home.

Home Assistant~1.6

Most aggressive adopter, officially CSA-certified

1.01.6
  • CSA-certified in March 2025
  • First to upgrade to 1.3 in June 2024
  • 1.6 support in Beta testing
  • Powered by Matter.JS engine
Amazon Alexa~1.5

Fastest spec adoption among mainstream platforms, 100M+ Matter-enabled Echos

1.01.6
  • Upgraded to 1.4 and 1.5 in 2025
  • 100+ million Matter-enabled devices
  • Supports OTA firmware updates
  • Both iOS/Android commissioning
Samsung SmartThings~1.5

First commercial platform to adopt Matter 1.5, enabling camera support

1.01.6
  • First to support 1.5 in December 2025
  • Upgraded to 1.4 in April 2025
  • Available on TV, Galaxy, and Hub
  • Calm Onboarding for easier setup
Apple Home~1.2

Slow spec adoption, robot vacuum support delayed by 18 months

1.01.6
  • iOS 16.1 supported 1.0 in October 2022
  • Robot vacuum only in iOS 18.4 (March 2025)
  • Old HomeKit architecture deprecated in 2026
  • tvOS 27 Beta adds Thread 1.4
Google Home~1.0

Largest smart home platform still on 1.0 — no support for post-1.0 device types

1.01.6
  • Launched 1.0 support in late 2022
  • Has not upgraded to any higher version
  • No air purifier, robot vacuum support
  • Biggest community pain point

Future Direction

Based on CSA statements and community signals, the Matter protocol's next developments will focus on these areas.

01

Richer Appliance Control

Robot vacuums, washers, ovens and other existing device types will get deeper control surfaces — custom cycles, advanced diagnostics, consumable tracking

02

Camera Ecosystem Maturation

1.5/1.5.1 laid the camera foundation; future releases will refine multi-camera setups, cloud recording interoperability, and video analytics

03

Joint Fabric Platform Adoption

The Joint Fabric mechanism from 1.6 is the strategic direction, but requires Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung to adopt it

04

Deeper Grid Integration

Building on the energy foundation from 1.3-1.5 with deeper utility API integration, demand-response programs, and renewable energy management

05

Groupcast Improvements

Despite command batching in 1.3, the "popcorn effect" persists; true protocol-level multicast/groupcast is a long-awaited feature

06

Commercial IoT

CSA roadmap aims to cover nearly all smart home categories by 2027, with professional/commercial IoT as a longer-term target