Ways to build
Matter
With Google's comprehensive suite of tools for Matter development, you're on the fastest path to build Matter products that are compatible with all major ecosystems, and specifically work seamlessly with Google Home.
Why build Matter with Google?
Connect with Matter. Engage with Google.
Build fast
Our comprehensive tools are the fastest path to learn, build and test Matter devices and apps that work across ecosystems.
Innovate
Google's Matter APIs take care of connectivity so you can focus on innovation.
Grow
Developer support guides you on the fastest path to market, insights help you improve user satisfaction, and go to market tools help grow your business.
Matter with Google Home
Works everywhere Google does
Matter devices natively work with Google Home, and can be controlled everywhere your users interact with Google.
Build with Google Intelligence
New Intelligence Clusters let you build devices that respond to whole-home context such as presence, for more helpful experiences.
Works With Google Home badge
Matter devices integrated and tested through the Developer Center, can carry the Works With Google Home badge, to give users confidence your devices work great with Google Home.

Developer tools
Build your Matter-supported device
Google Home Test Suite
Test your smart home integration to ensure it meets launch requirements for Google’s smart home ecosystem.
Google Home Extension for VS Code
Get access to Google Assistant Simulator, Cloud Logging, and other tools to simplify your smart home development process.
Home Graph Viewer
Use this web app to see contextual data stored in Home Graph to help you debug smart home Actions. Service Account Key is not required for access.
Resources
Document
Matter 101
Learn about the new open standard that lets your device work with any Matter-certified ecosystem using a single protocol.
News & video
Video
How to develop a Matter device
This video explores the key tools and development processes for Matter devices for Google Home.
Video
What's new in Google Home
Learn about Matter, Thread, and a new suite of developer tools that enable you to quickly build your next devices and apps.
Blog
Make connections that Matter in Google Home
How can Matter help you make more connections with Google products and beyond when it launches later this year?
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