What Is Matter? We Explain the New Smart Home Standard (2023)
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This open source protocol ensures your devices play nicely. As Matter 1.2 rolls out, here's what's changing in the smart home scene.
This open source protocol ensures your devices play nicely. As Matter 1.2 rolls out, here's what's changing in the smart home scene.
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What Is Matter? We Explain the New Smart Home Standard (2023)