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.

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

Plenty of smart home devices depend on batteries, from smart locks to unwired security cameras. The new Matter 1.4 standard promises to extend the life of those devices. Matter 1.4 introduces updates that reduce the power drain on battery smart home devices,

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.