The Alliance welcomed the addition of Bosch to the Board of Directors as they step into a leadership role, furthering the Alliance’s mission to transform the connected world. Bosch brings significant experience and insight to the Board, influencing the path ahead for interoperability standards.
The release of Matter 1.4.2 is a meaningful advancement in the Matter ecosystem, further strengthening the foundation of the standard with enhancements that prioritize security, simplify certification, improve infrastructure, and create smoother, more reliable experiences for users.
Alliance-Commissioned Omdia Report on Cybersecurity
Consumer IoT Device Cybersecurity Standards, Policies, and Certification Schemes 2025, an Omdia report commissioned by the Alliance’s Product Security Working Group, offers a snapshot of emerging trends in IoT cybersecurity and the rapidly evolving global landscape.
The newly launched Matter Compliant Platform Certification program builds on the success of the Zigbee Compliant Platform program, allowing silicon vendors to certify their platforms, hardware, and software development kits against Matter for the first time.
Along with more than 45 Alliance Members exhibiting their latest smart home technologies at IFA, Alliance Technology Strategist Christopher LaPré took the stage during Tuya Smart’s keynote session, “Advancing the Smart Home with Matter”, sharing how the standard is reshaping the global smart home.
The Alliance continues to have a strong presence within IoT industry publications. You’ll find the Alliance and our Members in high-ranking publications such as The Verge, Techradar, CNET, and more!
*Sample data May–August 2025
The Certification AI Chatbot on the Alliance Community Portal
The Alliance introduced a Certification AI Chatbot, and it’s ready for your questions! Designed to streamline your certification journey, the chatbot offers quick guidance and support across key areas:
Certification Policies & Procedures: Get answers on programs like Fast Track and Rapid Recertification.
Application Process & Test Tools: Navigate the certification application and access tools for Matter and Zigbee certifications.
FAQs & Human Support: Quickly find answers to common questions or request human assistance should more support be needed.
The AI Chatbot will continue to evolve with Member feedback, making it easier than ever to stay informed and supported. Explore the Community Portal today, along with other Member-exclusive resources, by visiting www.csa-iot.org and selecting the ‘Member Login’ button.
Join nearly 4,000 Members collaborating to shape the future of IoT!
Social Media Spotlight
In July, we announced the Alliance-commissioned Parks Associates’ White Paper, Smart Home Evolution: Unlocking Value, exploring the progress of the smart home industry, highlighting key milestones, emerging consumer demands, and the increasing role of artificial intelligence.
With over 59,000 followers across our social media channels, we invite you to follow, connect, and participate across these platforms as a way of elevating your engagement and exposure.
Member Success Stories
Member success stories highlight the value of our collective commitment and the real-world impact in advancing the IoT. Since May we’ve featured six inspiring Member success stories spotlighting the ways in which Alliance standards are driving innovation and growth in the IoT industry.
Have a success story to share? We’d love to feature it in an upcoming Member Success spotlight email! Submit your Zigbee | Matter success story, or email us at SocialMedia@csa-iot.org.
Video Spotlight
Matter Open Day & Developers Conference 2025
The Matter Open Day & Developers Conference, held June 12–13 in Guangzhou, China, brought together more than 400 IoT industry leaders for two days of networking and collaboration, featuring 60 demonstration tables showcasing the latest Matter solutions.
The next Member Meeting will be held November 10th-13th, in Barcelona. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect in-person with Alliance Members! Register today.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available for Barcelona Meeting
Multiple sponsorship opportunities are still available for the Barcelona Alliance Member Meeting in November! This meeting offers a unique opportunity to network with key players in the IoT industry, demonstrate your products, connect with potential customers, and meet fellow Alliance Members. For more information, you may view our Sponsorship Prospectus. For questions, contact CSAevents@csa-iot.org.
2026 Save the Dates
March 16-19, 2026 | Yokohama, Japan Member Meeting
June 16-18, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Unify 2026 (Registration Opens November 2025)
Be a Part of Unify 2026 - Sponsorship Now Available!
We’re excited to announce that sponsorship opportunities for Unify 2026 are officially open! Join us June 16–18, 2026, in Austin, Texas, for the first public event of the global Alliance community since the launch of Matter.
Unify will bring together industry leaders, developers, media, and partners to:
Showcase real-world implementations of Matter, Zigbee, Aliro, and more
Engagewith media, customers, and ecosystem partners
Lead conversations on open standards, secure connectivity, and the future of IoT
Unify sponsorships provide a platform to showcase your brand, connect with industry leaders, and highlight your innovations in IoT. From thought leadership sessions to networking receptions and demo tables, there’s a package designed to maximize your visibility. Please note opportunities are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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