SmartThings gets Matter 1.4 support for water heaters, heat pumps, and more
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Summary
Samsung has announced that its smart home management system, SmartThings, now works with Matters 1.4, the latest version of the smart home standard.
The compatibility adds devices such as water heaters, heat pumps and solar panels using the specification, with the company also introducing new automation triggers and broadcast features for connected speakers.
Matter 1.4 allows for simpler use of one device with several platforms, while also enabling more precise control, such as directing a robot vacuum to clean a specific room.
Compatibility with the Matter 1.4 spec gives Samsung’s SmartThings system an advantage over competitors such as Amazon, Apple and Google, which have yet to implement the standard.
Samsung has also introduced new features that enable users to broadcast voice messages and create recurring event triggers for smart bulbs and other devices.