Basics
What Is Matter? The Smart Home Standard Explained Simply
What is Matter smart home? The open standard explained: cross-brand, local and certified. The basics, simply and practically.
Matter from A to Z
The basics of Matter explained simply. What the smart home standard is, which radio technology it uses, and what Border Routers and Multi-Admin mean.
Basics
Thread, Wi-Fi or Ethernet: Which Radio Does Matter Use?
Matter Thread vs Wi-Fi explained simply: when Thread, Wi-Fi or Ethernet fits, what makes Thread special and what to check before buying.
Basics
Border Router and Controller: What Matter and Thread Need
Thread border router explained: what it does, what a Matter controller is and which devices you really need for Matter and Thread.
Basics
Matter Multi-Admin: One Device, Several Smart Home Systems
Matter multi-admin explained: how to use one device in several smart home systems at the same time, with step-by-step instructions and tips.
Setup
Set Up a Matter Device: Step by Step to a Working Device
Set up a Matter device in seven steps: QR code, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and controller. Connect your Matter device reliably to your smart home.
Basics
Matter vs Zigbee Compared: Differences and What Suits You
Matter vs Zigbee compared: similarities and differences in gateway, network and device choice. Helps you decide for your smart home.
Basics
Matter Bridge Explained: Connecting Zigbee and Other Devices
Matter bridge explained: how to connect Zigbee and other devices to Matter through a bridge, what works, where the limits are and what to check.
Devices & reviews
Buying Matter Devices: How to Check Certification
Buy Matter devices with confidence: check certification, Matter version and radio technology, and find matching devices in the matter.tips directory.