• WbrJr@lemmy.ml
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      5 hours ago

      Isn’t matter just a standard, that runs on multiple Protokolls like ZigBee or wifi?

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        It’s a protocol that runs over WiFi, Ethernet and Thread. So not Zigbee. Though the Zigbee alliance was part of the group that designed the Matter spec. Many Zigbee hubs also support Matter but the two protocols are on two distinct networks. And if you want to use Matter over Thread you need a device that can act as a Thread Border Router. Like an AppleTV or a Home Assistant instance with a Thread antenna.