While many devices featuring enhancements in the 1.4 release already supported Matter, features have been limited. The current release adds more automation capabilities and gives users more control over their smart home devices through Matter.

Matter 1.4 introduces updates that reduce the power drain on battery smart home devices, such as sensors, buttons, and switches. The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), the creator of the Matter standard, says it aims to make homes more energy-efficient without sacrificing connectivity.

The Apple-backed Matter smart home standard just launched version 1.4 with support for new device types and a lot more.

The Connectivity Standards Alliance has finalized the Matter 1.4 spec, releasing it to accessory makers and platforms like Apple Home with several new device types and improvements.