Shelly plans to roll out a comprehensive update to all Generation 3 products by the end of 2024 to fully support the Matter standard . This will open up new possibilities for users to integrate into Matter-compatible smart home ecosystems and simplify use in connected home environments.
Original Matter plans and current developments
Although Shelly originally planned Matter integration for a broad range of products, switching all devices to pure Matter proved too complex. Many Shelly products already use their own protocols and offer features such as energy monitoring that are currently missing from the Matter standard. Therefore, Shelly opted for a hybrid approach: While newer devices will receive a direct Matter update , some models will use an alternative Matter bridge approach to integrate older products into Matter networks.
Direct Matter support for Shelly Plug S Gen3 and other devices
The Shelly Plug S Gen3 is the first device of the new generation to natively support Matter. According to Shelly's CEO Dimitar Dimitrov, other Generation 3 products will receive a firmware update in 2024 to also become Matter-enabled. [Source]
Matter Bridge for older models of generation 2 and 3
For older generation Shelly products that don't natively support Matter, the company has developed a Matter Bridge . This software bridge allows older models to be integrated into Matter ecosystems via a central device, without requiring all devices to directly support Matter features. This preserves important features such as energy monitoring, which the Matter standard currently cannot support. [Source]
Benefits and outlook
This hybrid approach preserves the comprehensive functionality of Shelly products while enhancing smart home interoperability through Matter. Full Matter integration is expected by the end of 2024, with Shelly continuing to monitor the standard's development and making adjustments as needed. This ensures Shelly remains a flexible and future-proof system for smart home users. [More information]
Conclusion
With the planned updates and the Matter Bridge, Shelly demonstrates an innovative way to make existing devices Matter-enabled while still maintaining full functionality. The coming months will be crucial for evaluating the real-world benefits of these solutions.
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