With growing concerns over climate change, governments worldwide are pushing consumers to adopt electric alternatives like EVs and electric heating, driving up demand on electrical grids. This is where Matter comes in—its open-source, IP-based, royalty-free standard enables devices to communicate seamlessly, allowing homes and businesses to balance energy use more effectively, reducing both carbon emissions and strain on the grid. Through integration with energy management systems (EMS) and protocols like OpenADR 3.0, Matter enables a more responsive and flexible energy system, ensuring devices can automatically adjust to use renewable energy sources at the most efficient times.
At Kudelski IoT, we understand that the security of these interconnected devices is critical. As smart home systems become more intelligent and responsive, they also become more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Matter’s framework not only facilitates communication but prioritizes security, ensuring data privacy and minimizing the risks associated with cloud-based infrastructures. Our expertise in IoT security design and analysis allows us to help manufacturers build robust security measures into their devices, further ensuring that smart appliances are safe, reliable, and secure for users.
For manufacturers, the Matter standard offers significant benefits. Its interoperability across major platforms like Amazon, Apple, Google, and Samsung provides access to millions of consumers and a simplified, streamlined product development process. By adopting Matter, manufacturers can avoid the need for custom cloud infrastructures while still delivering top-tier security and privacy protections. The free SDK, available on GitHub, along with rigorous certification processes, ensures that these devices are both secure and ready to contribute to a more sustainable future.
One of the most exciting aspects of Matter is its role in balancing energy usage not just within individual homes but across entire grids. Energy-smart appliances, whether they’re water heaters, air conditioners, or EV chargers, can communicate their energy needs with local EMS. For example, an EMS might direct a washing machine to run at a time when solar energy production is at its peak, maximizing the use of renewable energy and minimizing reliance on grid power. This kind of smart, automated energy management is key to creating more resilient energy infrastructures, particularly as renewable energy sources like wind and solar become more prominent.
The introduction of energy reporting and forecasting features in Matter 1.3 marks a significant step forward. These features allow appliances to report real-time energy usage, forecast future needs, and even adjust their consumption in response to grid events. This not only helps consumers manage their energy bills but also reduces demand on traditional fossil fuel-powered generators during peak times. The result is a cleaner, greener, and more efficient energy ecosystem.
Security remains a top priority for Kudelski IoT as the world moves towards more interconnected, grid-friendly homes. With the vast number of devices communicating within the Matter framework, the potential for cyber vulnerabilities is high. Our security labs are dedicated to working with manufacturers to identify and mitigate these risks, ensuring that every connected device, from the smallest household appliance to the largest industrial system, is protected against potential threats. This not only safeguards individual consumers but also contributes to the stability and resilience of the broader energy grid.
As Matter continues to evolve, with future releases promising support for even more device types like heat pumps, solar panels, and batteries, the potential for smart, secure energy management will only grow. At Kudelski IoT, we’re committed to supporting this transition by offering our expertise in both IoT security and smart device integration. Together with the CSA and other Matter supporters, we’re building a future where smart homes are not only more efficient but also more secure, ensuring that consumers can trust their devices to deliver both energy savings and robust protection.
Kudelski IoT’s Matter Product Attestation Certificate Service enables companies to get scalable access to Device Attestation Certificates, letting them join the Matter ecosystem with confidence and ease. We can also be your strategic security partner throughout your entire product lifecycle.
