Matter Version 1.4.2 Update: Is BLE Becoming Redundant in Smart Home Chipsets?

Matter Version 1.4.2 stays relevant in the smart home market despite Wi-Fi-Only commissioning. Discover the benefits and potential adoption of the latest standard set by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA).

This report provides TechInsights' initial perspectives on the release of Matter 1.4.2, the smart home standard coordinated by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA). The Matter standard was launched in October 2022 and is backed by smart home ecosystem players Amazon, Apple, Google, and Samsung, as well as the CSA, formerly known as the Zigbee Alliance. The Matter 1.4.2 release introduces Wi-Fi Only Commissioning, opening the door for Bluetooth LE (BLE) to be dropped on relevant smart home device categories while enabling existing Wi-Fi-only devices without BLE, Ethernet, or Thread to become Matter-enabled.