After the final name of the new standard for smart devices within the connected home, now comes another important piece of news because of what it will mean for many users: the Philips Hue lights they will also be compatible with Matter and only a firmware update will be needed.
Philips Hue will support Matter
These days ago we have finally known what will be the definitive name of the new standard for smart devices within the connected home. Is about Matter and previously we knew it as Project CHIP (Connected Home over Internet Protocol).
Thanks to this new standard, the user will be able to benefit from different types of benefits that will improve from security to the user experience thanks to an interoperability that will put an end to the current chaos that right now means creating a connected home if you have to mix products from different manufacturers. . Because some make use of a connection technology while others do not, etc.
With the name already something public, the next step is for each and every one of the companies that are involved in the project to start releasing information related to future releases or even updates. One of the first has been Signfy, owner of the Philips Hue brand.
They have declared that as a company very involved in the development and promotion of this technology, their products will offer support for Matter. Although best of all, they will do so through the use of a simple firmware update that will arrive later.
It is understood that on the one hand they will allow bulbs that already have a Bluetooth connection to be compatible with said firmware, while those that use the Zigbee standard They will only see how what is really updated is the bridge that would link them with the rest of the household products. Likewise, the news is important and very positive for all those users who bet on the products of that brand.
Greater compatibility and reasons to bet on Philips Hue
When Philips or any other manufacturer makes movements of this type, they are not only guaranteeing greater compatibility to their current and future users, they are also giving additional reasons for the undecided to consider betting on their solutions despite costing more than others.
And now that Matter will allow multiple products to easily work with each other, thus improving the interoperability of the smart homes that will be created, thinking that if Philips supports the new standard it will lose ground is wrong.
It is true that for certain situations, in terms of smart lighting, it is possible that many opt for cheaper bulbs or other products (although the Philips Hue can be found on sale at very good prices), but to create more complex lighting systems such as some of those that emulate Ambigliht, etc., a consolidated brand will always continue to be recommended and with lights that, due to power, possible flickering problems, etc., have always worked very well.
So very good on the part of Philips that with movements of this type it demonstrates its commitment to the user, a detail for which surely many bet on them despite having significantly higher prices than a large part of its direct competition.
Now waiting for that update to arrive as well as the first products compatible with Matter on the market. And to be able to start migrating or value the idea of doing so if we want or are interested in expanding the devices we currently have at home.