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
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.
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 10-13, in Barcelona. If you are not already an Alliance Member and would like to participate in this meeting,join us!
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!
Save the date and join us in Austin, Texas, June 16–18, 2026, for Unify, a new kind of event by the Connectivity Standards Alliance, designed to showcase the latest in IoT innovation.
Our first public event since the launch of Matter in November 2022, Unify will bring together leaders, innovators, and influencers from across the IoT landscape. This is your opportunity to connect with the people shaping the future of the connected world.
At Unify, you will:
Explore real-world IoT applications through hands-on demos, highlighting the power and scalability of open standards.
Gain insights from global thought leaders driving responsible innovation across smart home, commercial, and industrial IoT.
Engage in cross-industry collaboration and deepen connections within the Alliance’s growing ecosystem.
Learn about the latest advancements in Matter, Zigbee, Aliro, and Product Security through high-impact sessions and panels.
Stay at the forefront of standards development with keynotes and sessions offering insights into Matter, Zigbee, Aliro, Product Security, and beyond.
From thought-provoking conversations to immersive technology showcases and high-value networking moments, Unify is your front-row seat to the evolution of IoT.
Save the date! Registration and additional details coming this Fall!
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