Thanks to the new Matter standard for smart home accessories, Amazon Echo devices will be able to connect to other operating systems such as iOS and others. The company, founded by Jeff Bezos, announced that phase 1 of the app is ready and will be devoted to providing support for Apple’s mobile operating system in the next phase, which will begin next year.

Matter will help Echo devices coexist with other systems like iOS

This release promises Echo devices will work with other devices common in the market. They promise to keep working to expand on stability, interoperability and relevant testing to ensure longevity and performance.

An example of the first stage of matter is compatibility through plugs, light bulbs and smart switches. Such compatibility came with AndroidWith iOS it’s more complicated due to issues with apps and new APIs.

There are a total of 17 Echo devices compatible with Matter

Amazon currently has 17 Echo devices that can be configured with Android. In addition to iOS, support for the Thread protocol has also been announced. Later, we’ll have more news at CES 2023 in the first days of January.

What is the problem?

an important effort Powered by Apple, Google and Amazonduty make dedicated smart home devices interoperable across multiple platforms. What does it mean? Every manufacturer had to embrace every single platform like HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home. It will fade like this each company can provide full Matter support.

This compatible products they are changing as they are now from lighting and electricity bulbs, sockets; controllers, multimedia devices, security sensors and protectionshutters and door locks, to name a few.

Brands associated with the development of Matter

Apple has been offering support for Matter since iOS 16.1, i.e. It remains to wait a few more months for Amazon to complete phase 2. Until Apple focuses on launching its own custom home devices (future HomePod replacement) or other related projects, Alexa option via Echo devices is very attractive considering their devices accessible in price gains and various functions.

Amazon has managed to position its own brand (Alexa) and made it popular all over the world, its use is not limited to any age and it crosses any limit, any device. It can be found not only on Echo devices, but also through its app. Its nature also allows it to connect to the iPhone and act as a Bluetooth speaker.