Amazon to reportedly add Matter-over-Thread support to Echo devices

Amazon has announced that it will add Matter-over-Thread support to its Echo devices.

According to a report by The Verge, the company also said that it will expand its support of the new smart home standard to more device types that includes – thermostats, blinds, and sensors – in addition to light bulbs, plugs, and switches.

What is Matter-over-Thread
Matter is a new smart home interoperability standard that provides a common language for smart home devices to communicate locally in your home without relying on a cloud connection.