Matter 1.6 Introduces Joint Fabric for Unified Smart Home Control
The Matter smart home interoperability standard is set to introduce a new feature called Joint Fabric with its 1.6 specification. This update aims to create a single shared Matter network, allowing smart devices to be controlled by multiple authorized platforms simultaneously. Users can now set up a device once and control it via various ecosystems like Apple Home, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa, enhancing smart home management.
The Matter smart home interoperability standard is introducing a new feature called Joint Fabric, as part of its 1.6 specification. This update aims to address a long-standing need for a single shared Matter network that can be managed by multiple ecosystems.
With Joint Fabric, smart devices added to the network will become controllable by any authorized platform. This means systems such as Apple Home, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa will be able to manage the same devices without needing separate configurations or sharing procedures between applications.
The primary benefit is simplified smart home management, allowing devices to be set up once and controlled universally across different platforms. The Matter 1.6 specification, including Joint Fabric, was announced at Unify, the Con.
According to The Verge, this feature is expected to significantly improve the user experience for smart home device owners.
