It doesnt matter quite yet, as the new smart home standard wont launch until2022.

SmartThings will allow you to set up and control those smart home devices.

Its a prerequisite for any Thread-based mesh web link, and thats what links the Matter standard.

SmartThings is getting Matter compatibility ahead of next year’s launch.

SmartThings is getting Matter compatibility ahead of next year’s launch.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo

Matter also utilizes wifi, Ethernet, and Bluetooth LE.

Theres still so much to learn about Matter.

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