Comparing Smart-Home Devices that Use the Matter Protocol
This paper analyzes Google Home, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, and Amazon Alexa platforms, focusing on their integration with the Matter protocol. Matter is a connectivity standard developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) for the smart-home industry. By examining key features and qualitative metrics, this study aims to provide valuable insights for consumers and industry professionals in making informed decisions about smart-home devices. We conducted (from May to August 2024) a comparative analysis to explore how Google Home Nest, Apple HomePod Mini, Samsung SmartThings station, and Amazon Echo Dot platforms leverage the power of Matter to provide seamless and integrated smart-home experiences.
Authors
- Timothy J. Pierson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2262-3097)
- Jingyu Qian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3953-5382)
- Mounib Khanafer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1355-4566)
- Kevin Kornegay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5233-0154)
- Wondimu Zegeye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4921-4574)
- Ravindra Mangar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2701-2703)
- Vinton Morris
- David Kotz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7411-2783)
Institutions
- Dartmouth College (US)
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (US)
- American University of Kuwait (KW)
- Morgan State University (US)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-01-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/ccnc54725.2025.10976049
- Primary Topic
- Context-Aware Activity Recognition Systems
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Science Foundation