Matter Smart Home Protocol Firmware Guide
Wireless Protocols
Unified smart home connectivity standard backed by Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung. Built on Thread and Wi-Fi, Matter ensures cross-platform device interoperability.
Key Topics
Supported Hardware
nRF52840
Advanced multiprotocol SoC with 1MB Flash, 256KB RAM, and USB support. The go-to chip for Bluetooth 5.4, Thread, Zigbee, and 802.15.4 applications.
View platformnRF5340
Dual-core Bluetooth 5.4 SoC with dedicated application and network processors. 1MB Flash + 512KB RAM on the application core, with hardware security via ARM TrustZone.
View platformESP32
Dual-core Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo chip with extensive peripheral support. One of the most popular IoT microcontrollers for prototyping and production.
View platformESP32-S3
AI-capable dual-core MCU with vector instructions for neural network acceleration, Wi-Fi, and BLE 5.0. Ideal for AIoT edge computing applications.
View platformnRF52811
BLE 5.4 SoC with optional 802.15.4 and ANT support plus long-range mode (Coded PHY). Extends nRF52810 with Thread and extended-range BLE capability.
View platformnRF52820
BLE 5.4 and 802.15.4 SoC with USB 2.0 Full Speed and 256KB Flash. Bridges BLE/Thread wireless with USB at lower cost than the nRF52840.
View platformnRF52833
Full-featured BLE 5.4 + 802.15.4 SoC with 512KB Flash, 128KB RAM, USB, and NFC. Offers extended-range BLE (Coded PHY) and mid-range capability between nRF52832 and nRF52840.
View platformnRF7000
Ultra-low-power single-band Wi-Fi 6 companion IC. Designed for the most cost-sensitive connected IoT products needing basic Wi-Fi alongside a Nordic BLE host SoC.
View platformnRF7001
Single-band Wi-Fi 6 companion IC with WPA3 support. Adds 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi to existing nRF52/nRF53 designs with a smaller footprint than the dual-band nRF7002.
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Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
The dominant short-range wireless protocol for IoT, wearables, and consumer devices. BLE 5.4 supports data rates up to 2 Mbps, extended advertising, and direction finding.
Learn moreThread Mesh Networking
IPv6-based mesh networking protocol designed for reliable, secure, low-power IoT device communication. Thread is a foundation of the Matter smart home standard.
Learn moreLTE-M & NB-IoT Cellular
Low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) cellular technologies optimized for IoT. LTE-M supports mobility and voice, while NB-IoT excels at stationary deep-indoor coverage.
Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions
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