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  1. 1Why a Matter badge does not mean every feature works
  2. 2Matter 1.4 and 1.4.2: routers, multi-admin and security
  3. 3Matter release history: every version from 1.0 to 1.6
  4. 4Multi-admin: sharing one Matter device across platforms
  5. 5Matter 1.5: cameras, closures, soil sensors and energy tariffs
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News · 15 Nov · 1:12

Matter 1.6: NFC setup, Joint Fabric and thermostat suggestions

Matter 1.6 added no device types. It changed how devices are set up, shared between controllers and told what to do, and it adds three things to watch.

By Ines Calder

News · 15 Nov · 1:11

Matter 1.5: cameras, closures, soil sensors and energy tariffs

What the Matter 1.5 specification added, what is announced and what is shipping, and the questions to ask before buying a camera or a garage door opener.

By Ines Calder

News · 15 Nov · 1:10

Matter 1.4 and 1.4.2: routers, multi-admin and security

What Matter 1.4 (November 2024) and 1.4.2 (August 2025) added: certified routers, shared control, energy types, stronger security and Wi-Fi-only setup.

By Ines Calder

News · 15 Nov · 1:09

Matter release history: every version from 1.0 to 1.6

Each Matter release with its announcement date and what it added, from 1.0 in October 2022 to 1.6 in June 2026, and what the dates do not mean.

By Ines Calder

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