Matter Testing and Certification Services

Matter is an industry-unifying open standard that manufacturers can use to improve the reliability and security of Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystems. Backed by major brands, it was developed through collaboration within the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), previously known as the Zigbee Alliance. The organization consists of hundreds of companies working to create, maintain and deliver open global standards for the Internet of Things.

The CSA developed Matter to make it easier for manufacturers to build products that are compatible with smart home and voice services, such as Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri, Google Assistant and others. It also employs a variety of state-of-the-art security techniques to increase compatibility and ease of use for consumers, boosting the adoption of IoT devices worldwide.

According to ABI Research’s application analysis report, within five years, more than half of the world’s key smart home devices will ship supporting Matter.

Matter 1.4

As an Authorized Testing Laboratory for Matter, UL Solutions offers Matter 1.4 certification testing.

Matter 1.4 was released on November 7, 2024. Matter 1.4 introduces support for new device types, Core enhancements and expansion of existing device types.

The 1.4 update includes introduction of Matter-certifiable Home Routers and Access Points (HRAP) to make more reliable and interoperable home networks possible. Devices such as home routers and modems, access points and set-top boxes can now be designed or upgraded to provide more robust support for Matter-based smart homes. This is done by combining the Wi-Fi access point and Thread Border Router ensuring these ubiquitous devices have the necessary infrastructure for Matter products using either of these technologies.

Matter 1.4 expands its energy management capabilities by adding support for new device types like solar panels, batteries, heat pumps, and water heaters, in addition to improvements to the energy management and thermostat clusters for smarter, more automated energy management within consumer homes.

Enhanced Multi-Admin makes smart home management easier with a single user consent that enables existing and new devices to connect to multiple ecosystems automatically.

Matter testing, assessment and certification services

UL Solutions is an active member of the Matter working group and our engineers have an average of 15 years of experience in the smart home technologies and certification fields.

Our global laboratories follow standardized testing plans and have synchronized reporting systems, so you can expect consistent results no matter where you do business with us. Our network of global laboratories provides redundancy and the ability to move staff and projects around to meet surge demands for accelerated product launches.

We can provide nearly all your smart device testing, verification and compliance needs in one location, increasing efficiency and decreasing costs and time to market launch.

For your convenience, we also offer remote witnessed testing that allows you see in real time how we test your products without the need to spend time and money traveling to a test laboratory.

At UL Solutions, we offer a complete set of services around Matter technology, including:

Matter certification testing
Matter Rapid Re-Certification Program
Pre-test services
Advisory services – We’ll help you understand Matter certification requirements and the compliance process
Interoperability testing

The benefits of the Matter protocol and certification

Matter is a protocol to connect compatible devices and systems with one another. Matter is built on market-proven technologies using the Internet Protocol (IP).

Currently, Matter runs on Wi-Fi, Thread and Ethernet network layers and uses Bluetooth Low Energy for commissioning.

Network protocols let devices connect to each other. But to do anything useful over those connections, devices need to speak the same language — that’s the application layer, i.e., Matter.

Matter uses a common application layer and data model that delivers interoperability between devices, allowing them to communicate with each other regardless of the underlying network protocol or ecosystem.

Several benefits of Matter adoption exist for smart devices. For consumers, this includes:

A more consistent setup experience
Multi-admin works across and with multiple ecosystems

The Matter logo is the seal of approval that says smart devices work reliably together. In order to use the Matter logo, a product must demonstrate compliance with Matter specifications and obtain certification.

Matter devices supported today

Currently, products enabled for Matter 1.4 include:

Batteries
Battery-powered devices
Bridges
Controllers
Cooktops, vent hoods and ovens
Door locks
Energy management
Heat pumps
HVAC controls
In-wall switches
Laundry washers and dryers

Lighting and electrical
Microwave ovens
TVs
Robot vacuums
Safety and security sensors
Smoke and CO
Solar power devices
Water heaters
Water management
Window coverings and shades

CSA-Matter Working Group members are already working to define additional device types to be supported in future Matter releases.

Why UL Solutions for Matter testing?

Innovation leaders

Leveraging our know-how into your product development process can help you avoid costly errors and accelerate time to market. Our pre-compliance testing may help you detect and resolve potential design flaws early in the process to reduce design costs and accelerate market launch.

End-to-end service offerings for IoT certifications

UL Solutions is an accredited test laboratory for Bluetooth SIG, Thread, Zigbee and Matter. We offer traditional electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and safety testing services with multiple locations around the world (U.S., Europe and Asia) and traditional interoperability services.