Speaking of Matter…
CES 2023 was a massive showcase for all the new devices rolling out with Matter compatibility. In particular, accessory-maker Eve was showing off demonstrations of Matter’s built-in multi-admin capabilities, which will reduce many headaches associated with a multi-ecosystem smart home.
But the most compelling demo of Matter for me, personally, is in this screenshot. When I walked by the Nanoleaf booth, my Pixel 7, equipped with the latest version of Android 13, buzzed me to let me know the phone was ready to pair with a device at the booth. It was my first experience with the new technology, which only officially launched two months ago. It’s much easier than the previous method of adding connected gadgets to the home. It’ll be interesting to see if Matter’s existence will help reignite the adoption of the smart home among the masses. But at the very least, it will make those already living in connected homes feel a little less of a headache when managing devices. —Florence Ion
