What is Matter 1.4?

Matter 1.4 represents a significant leap forward for the smart home industry. Released in late 2024, this update addresses many of the pain points users experienced with earlier versions while introducing entirely new device categories.

Key New Features

Electric Vehicle Charging Support

For the first time, Matter now supports EV chargers as a device category. This means your home charging station can integrate easily with your smart home ecosystem, allowing for intelligent charging schedules based on energy prices and solar production.

Improved Energy Management

Matter 1.4 introduces complete energy monitoring and management capabilities. Devices can now report real-time energy consumption, and controllers can make intelligent decisions about when to run high-power appliances.

Improved Device Commissioning

Setting up new devices is now faster and more reliable. The improved commissioning process reduces the number of steps required and improves success rates, especially in mesh networks.

Which Platforms Support Matter 1.4?

Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings have all announced support for Matter 1.4. However, rollout timing varies by platform, so check your app for updates.

Should You Upgrade Your Devices?

If your existing Matter devices support over-the-air updates, many will receive Matter 1.4 capabilities automatically. Check with your device manufacturers for specific upgrade paths.