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Matter 1.4 Brings Energy Management Into the Smart-Home Standard

Matter 1.4 expanded the standard's energy-related capabilities, including support for solar equipment, batteries, heat pumps, water heaters, and EV charging. The gap between what a specification enables and what platforms and products actually expose to users requires careful examination.

Future Home Lab Research DeskOct 4, 2026 · 7 min