Multi-device QR codes and tap-to-pair onboarding via NFC are coming to Matter as new ways of adding devices to a home network.
Both Amazon Alexa and Apple Home will have the capability to set up several devices at once instead of individually.
The NFC option will allow users to tap their phone on the device they wish to add or bring it near, with multi-device QR codes also speeding up the process as it can scan multiple gadgets at one time.
The updates are part of a new 1.4.1 specification for Matter, which also allows users to accept terms and conditions from the device’s manufacturer.
However, the specification hasn’t been rolled out to gadgets yet and anything new, such as security cameras or smart speakers, won’t be integrated until at least 2025.