Google announces new tools for developers for the new smart home standard "Matter"

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As the smart home product manufacturer is working on the new standard "Matter", Google has announced a new tool so that its own smart speakers, displays, Android, and NEST security equipment can be well linked.

The new standard "Matter" was originally called CHIP (Project Connect Home Over IP).In addition to Google, one of the investors, Apple (Apple) and Amazon (Amazon) also participated in the development."Matter" uses a combination of Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Le, and Thread (Product Low Power Consumption Mesh Mesh Mesh Networking Technology).

The "Google Home Developer Center" has SDK and plug -ins, which needs to be linked to "Matter" and Google Home Eco System, so that developers can access next year.It is.In addition to Google Home Action, which can be used to make it easier for new users to start from the custom prompts in the app, include a tool kit for creating automation and routine, and a customized routine suggestionon.increase.

"Google Home Device SDK" is a smart home device manufacturer that allows not only "Matter" but also a simple setup and a Google Assist, so that it can seamlessly support the Google Home ecosystem.With this, everything can work well (for Google, everything can be linked to Google Home).

In addition, it has been announced that there is a protocol for Android through Google Play Service.This can easily connect to the new "Matter" device via Wi-Fi or Thread.In addition, next year, it seems that more functions will appear in the device shortcut that has been transferred from the Android 12 power menu to the quick setting.

This announcement does not mean that the smart home environment will change right now for users ... but the industry is working to simplify more things in the smart home environment since next year.It seems to be captured.