New smart home system by Matter

  • Erstellt am 2021-08-15 16:52:51

Pwnage619

2021-08-15 16:52:51
  • #1
Hello,

I came across a smart home system based on Matter.

It is supposed to become THE open smart home standard.

It is even said that it will become the wireless alternative to KNX.

What do you think about it?

If wiring is possible, e.g. in new buildings, one would probably still rely on KNX, right?

But if wiring is not possible, e.g. for retrofitting, would you say one should wait for Matter and rely on Matter?

What do you think of the new smart home wireless standard?
 

guckuck2

2021-08-15 17:27:24
  • #2
What distinguishes "Matter"? What makes it different/better than other wireless standards?
 

untergasse43

2021-08-15 17:28:01
  • #3
This is the new name for Connected Home over IP and therefore actually nothing new. Basically, the big players are already behind it, but just because it is called a standard doesn't mean it actually is one in practice. Time will tell, but with the market power, it definitely has potential.


Definitely. But not only that, since you can of course also combine. Quite a few KNX systems, for example, are controlled via Homekit. The basics, i.e., lighting, shading, heating, security, etc., I would always do wired and without dependence on any clouds, an internet connection, or uninterrupted radio connections.
 

Mycraft

2021-08-15 18:34:52
  • #4

That already exists. Matter is Zigbee hopefully finally universally compatible, although I already see problems here with country-specific frequency allocation again.


Many things have been said, many other wireless protocols were also supposed to be it.


Another standard. Maybe this time it will be better. But that means that some lines currently still being sold are doomed and will turn into electronic waste. Because manufacturers will switch if it becomes promising and it is nonsense to bet on a lame horse.


Yes, certainly, as long as you need cables for power transmission, it is only logical to run a cable for signal transmission alongside it. Very few sockets, lights, and devices require wireless as they are usually stationary in a house. And yes, combination is the key. KNX also lives from drawing from the full range.


No, unless you plan to build/buy in 5-10 years. Because the first years will, as always, be reserved for testing and eliminating errors. Including unhappy early adopters and everything that goes with it.
 

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