The big wait is over. As early as autumn 2022, the Connectivity Standard Alliance (CSA) published version 1.0 of the new multi-vendor smart home standard Matter. Accessory manufacturer Hama, a member of this organisation, is now launching its first Matter-enabled product in October in the form of a compact WLAN socket.

With Matter, a new, universal standard for smart home devices has been brought to life, which makes them much easier to use. Matter-enabled products are compatible with each other regardless of the manufacturer, can be integrated into any Matter-compatible app and are quick and easy to set up via QR code. Matter is even already integrated in current smartphone operating systems, which means that an additional app no longer has to be installed. Strong support for the cross-manufacturer smart home standard comes from the US company Google, but also from other leading technology giants such as Apple, Amazon or Samsung.

Matter-enabled WLAN socket on sale from October
At this year's IFA, which is taking place in Berlin at the beginning of September, Hama is showcasing its first Matter product, a smart WLAN socket. The socket should be on sale as early as October and will then be widely available.
With the compact WLAN socket, any device that can be operated on a regular socket can be integrated into the Smart Home system. This way, all conceivable end devices up to 3680 watts can be conveniently operated via smartphone or voice control. Floor lamps or electronic devices that are difficult to reach in the corner of a room or on a shelf are just two of many examples.
Accessory manufacturer Hama is already working on further Matter-enabled products and will present the first examples of different WLAN lamps and a smart home hub that support the new standard at IFA.