Matter 1.4.1 Update Simplifies Smart Home Setup Processes

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 10:20 am

The latest Matter 1.4.1 specification brings tap-to-pair and multi-device QR code features, dramatically streamlining smart home device setup. This update is set to reduce the hassle of integrating new devices, potentially accelerating the adoption of home automation systems.

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arstechnica.com / Matter update may finally take the tedium out of setting up your smart home

Matter is taking care of a few common smart home headaches.

appleinsider.com / Matter 1.4.1 will eventually make it easier to setup your smart home

The latest update to the Matter specification is here, which will eventually deliver enhancements to the setup process for smart home devices, including Apple Home users.Matter continues to make inroads in simplifying the smart homeThe Connectivity Standards Alliance, the member-led organization…

theverge.com / Matter’s latest update brings tap-to-pair setup

Two new features coming to Matter are designed to make setting up smart gadgets easier. Multi-device QR codes and a tap-to-pair onboarding via NFC are new options for adding devices like smart lights, plugs, locks, and more to a Matter home network. The updates are part of the new 1.4.1…

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