Eve, the popular maker of HomeKit products, has announced that it will release an optional firmware update for its Eve Energy, Eve Door & Window and Eve Motion products, making them the first Thread products available on the market for the new Matter standard.
With this update, customers will be able to connect their Eve products to the Samsung SmartThings ecosystem, and soon to Google Home and Amazon Alexa. One of the biggest benefits of the firmware update is that customers will not lose access to the custom features they have become accustomed to with HomeKit. Eve products will continue to offer unique features through HomeKit, so customers who choose to upgrade to Matter will still be able to enjoy features like autonomous schedules, parental controls, and advanced automations in the Eve and Apple Home apps. To upgrade their devices to Matter, customers will need a home hub with a Thread Border Router such as a HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K (2nd generation), or Apple TV 4K (3rd generation 128GB) connected to their Wi-Fi network and updated to the latest version of tvOS.
Eve Energy, Eve Door & Window and Eve Motion receive Matter support
You will also need an iPhone or iPad running iOS/iPadOS 16.2 or later to update the firmware on Eve devices using the Eve iPhone app. Matter builds on the existing HomeKit framework and adds support for new communication protocols such as Thread and Bluetooth LE to allow a wider range of devices to connect to HomeKit. One of the main benefits of Matter is the ability for smart home devices to communicate directly with each other rather than through a central hub or bridge.
This makes it easier for devices to share information and respond to commands, resulting in a seamless and efficient smart home experience. Matter will also support the creation of "mesh networks" where smart home devices can communicate with each other even when they are not within range of a central hub. This makes it easier for smart home devices to stay connected and responsive, even in larger homes or where WiFi coverage is poor. Don't have any Eve products yet? Then take a look in our Amazon Storefront over – have fun browsing. (Image: Eve Systems)
