Zurich – Helbling supports companies in developing suitable future strategies for the Internet of Things (IoT), including within the framework of new standards such as Matter. Matter wants to create a standardized ecosystem in the home, but this is not worthwhile for all applications.
As an innovation service provider, the Zurich-based engineering and consulting company Helbling is particularly active in the smart home sector, where various communication systems are currently still established. The Helbling experts help companies to achieve greater standardization. According to a specialist article, a current instrument for this is the new Matter standard. In an ecosystem, it is intended to implement the networking that the Internet of Things (IoT) basically intends: a standardized language for all devices in the household. This could soon make it possible to control the majority of electrical appliances in the home via Matter and a single app.
To date, some products are already compatible with Matter - according to the Helbling analysis, these are mainly lamps and switchable sockets. This is partly due to the fact that the lighting sector is one of the most important in the smart home environment. Products are being developed primarily in the fields of security technology and air conditioning. According to the experts, countless applications are still possible. But at the moment, Matter may not always prove to be an added value for the manufacturer - partly because the process is lengthy and time-consuming. On the other hand, implementation also has clear advantages for the future of the devices, such as ensuring future Matter compatibility and system security.
These aspects must be weighed up in each individual case in order to make a sustainable decision, according to the tenor. Helbling experts are on hand to provide independent advice. And if a company decides to do so, Helbling will support the development and, with the appropriate infrastructure, also the certification. ce/yvh