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## 2026-10-13

Updated testing and certification guidance for
Aliro-compatible door locks.

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We've updated the
[Supported device
types](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/supported-devices#door_locks),
[Test a Matter
integration](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/test#types_of_test_plans), and
[Prepare to
submit for certification](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/certification/submit#csa_interop_test_type) pages with testing and certification
requirements for Aliro-compatible door locks that support digital home
keys in Google Wallet.

To achieve Aliro certification, you must select the
**CSA Interop test** option in the Google Home Developer
Console, map your device Product ID (PID), and submit directly for
certification instead of completing the standard Test and Field Trial
stages. If you selected a different test option, you must create a new
integration version with the **CSA Interop test** option
and resubmit.

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## 2026-09-16

Home MCP / Home Developer MCP September 2026

We've launched two new MCP servers. Home MCP lets personal agents interact with
your smart home safely, while Home Developer MCP makes documentation from the Home Developer
Center and other smart home resources available for your favorite agents to search and
query.

See the [MCP Servers](https://developers.home.google.com/mcp) page to learn more.

## 2026-02-25

New options in Developer Console allow you to add custom instructions, animations,
and images for Matter device setup and reset for use in the Google Home app.

The Google Home Developer console can now include
[device-specific imagery](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/integration/branding.md.txt) and
[setup and reset instructions](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/integration/setup.md.txt) for light and plug
devices to help users through Matter device setup.

## 2025-11-06

Added support for all supported device types for the Alliance Interop test type option.

The [Alliance ITL test type](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/certification/submit.md.txt#csa_interop_test_type)
page has been updated to state that all supported device types can now use the Alliance Interop
test type option. Previously, this option was supported only for
`LIGHT` device types.

## 2025-09-19

Added support for more Matter 1.2 device types.

The Matter 1.2 device types Air Purifier, Dishwasher, Laundry Washer, and Robot
Vacuum Cleaner are now available for selection in the Google Home Developer Console.

## 2025-09-16

Added the ability to use OTA GHDC or DCL images for Matter device updates.

The [Overview of OTA](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/ota.md.txt) page has been updated with details
on how OTA image updates are also available through the DCL for devices not registered in
Google Home Developer Console.

## 2025-05-09

Added the ability to release a Matter OTA image to a percentage of devices
and to resume a previously stopped update.

The [Release an OTA image to Production](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/ota/release.md.txt) page
and related pages have been updated with information about using the
percentage rollout and resume features for Matter.

## 2025-04-18

Added a CSA Interop Lab testing option for Matter certification

The [Matter Test](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/test.md.txt#create) page and related pages have
been updated with information about using the CSA Interop Lab test option for Matter
certification.

## 2025-03-28

Added Laundry Washer, Dishwasher, and Dimmable Plug-in and also updated Door Lock
for Matter Virtual Devices

The [Matter Virtual Device](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/tools/virtual-device.md.txt) page has
been updated with new supported device types.

## 2025-02-10

Added information about Matter OTA test channels and production
release

The [Test an OTA image](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/ota/test.md.txt) page has
been updated with instructions on how to use different OTA test channels,
and the new [Release an OTA image to Production](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/ota/release.md.txt) page
describes how to release an OTA image to production devices.

## 2024-12-04

Added Air Purifier, Air Quality Sensor, Basic Video Player, and Extended Color
Light for Matter Virtual Devices

The [Matter Virtual Device](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/tools/virtual-device.md.txt) page has
been updated with new supported device types.

## 2024-09-10

Added pump as a Matter supported device

The [Supported devices](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/supported-devices.md.txt) page has been
updated to include pumps.

## 2024-05-08


Updated Matter company profile requirements

The [Create a company profile](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/project/profile.md.txt) page has been
updated with new guidance.

## 2024-04-29


Updated video submission requirements for Matter Certification

The [Prepare to submit for
certification](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/certification/submit) page has been updated with new guidance for video submission.

## 2024-03-26

Released a new version of the Matter Virtual Device

The [Matter Virtual Device](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/tools/virtual-device.md.txt) is a
self-contained Matter virtual device with a UI for control.

## 2024-03-06

Released a new tool called Google Home UI Automator.

The [Google Home UI Automator](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/tools/home-ui-automator.md.txt) is a
new tool that automatically commissions Matter devices.

## 2023-12-12

Released a new version of the Matter Virtual Device.

The [Matter Virtual Device v1.3.0](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/tools/virtual-device.md.txt) is a
lightweight desktop tool that simulates different types of virtual Matter devices.

## 2023-11-27

Create a Manufacturer-specific cluster

[Create a sample cluster](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/extensions/sample-cluster.md.txt)
covers the implementation of a sample Manufacturer-specific cluster with the Matter SDK.

## 2023-10-11

Capture WLAN traffic guide published

[Capturing Wi-Fi packets](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/wifi-capture.md.txt) lets you see details
and interactions that are important for fixing some types of bugs.

## 2023-08-30

Released a new version of the Google Home Extension for VS Code.

[Minor bug fix](https://developers.home.google.com/tools/vs-code.md.txt) to improve sign in security.

## 2023-06-01

Released a new version of the Android Studio

The [Google Home Plugin for Android Studio](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/tools/android-studio.md.txt)
gives you access to Google Assistant Simulator, Cloud Logging, and other tools to simplify
your smart home development process.

## 2023-05-31

Released a new version of the Google Home Extension for VS Code

The [Google Home Extension for VS Code](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/tools/vs-code.md.txt) is an
extension to give you access to tools to simplify your Matter and smart home development
process.

## 2023-05-31

Released a new version of the Matter Virtual Device

The [Matter Virtual Device](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/tools/virtual-device.md.txt) is a
self-contained Matter virtual device with a UI for control.

## 2023-05-30

Matter rolls out to iOS.

Matter-enabled devices are now available to Google Nest and iOS
users. The [Google Home app](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/get-started.md.txt) on iOS supports setup and
control with Google.

## 2023-05-24

Added Supported Matter clusters table.

The [Supported Matter clusters table](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/clusters.md.txt) shows Google
Home ecosystem supported clusters and, if available, the Cloud-to-cloud traits they map to.

## 2023-05-08

Added two new Matter codelabs.

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- [Debugging Matter integrations](https://developers.home.google.com/codelabs/debugging-matter) --- Learn how to use analytics tools to monitor Matter issues at scale, triage errors by accessing error logs and collecting information, and more.
- [Build a Matter device](https://developers.home.google.com/codelabs/matter-device) --- Learn how to integrate a physical device with Matter, and commission and control it with Google Home.

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## 2023-04-28

Added a Matter example for the Texas Instruments CC2652R7.

The [Texas Instruments CC2652R7
Matter example](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/vendors/texas-instruments) functions as a light bulb device type with on/off capabilities.

## 2023-01-16

Added a Matter example for the Silicon Labs EFR32MG24.

The [Silicon Labs EFR32MG24
Matter example](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/vendors/silicon-labs#efr32mg24) functions as a light bulb device type with on/off capabilities.

## 2022-12-27

Added a Matter example for the Bouffalo Labs BL702.

The [Bouffalo Labs BL702 Matter
example](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/vendors/bouffalo-lab) functions as a light bulb device type with on/off capabilities.

## 2022-12-19

Added a Matter example for the Telink TLSR9518.

The [Telink TLSR9518 Matter example](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/vendors/telink)
functions as a light bulb device type with on/off capabilities.

## 2022-12-15

Google Home ecosystem support for Matter 1.0.

<br />

The Matter 1.0 specification is now supported by the Google Home ecosystem. This
support adds new console functionality and updates to the Home Mobile SDK.

- [Supported Matter device types and Google hubs](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/supported-devices.md.txt) have been updated. To develop Matter in the Google Home ecosystem, devices must meet the following requirements:
  - Uses the `connectedhomeip` [`v1.0-branch`](https://github.com/project-chip/connectedhomeip/tree/v1.0-branch) branch. We recommend using this branch in your Matter device firmware to ensure compatibility with the Google Home ecosystem.
  - Google Hub firmware min version: 1.56.324896 (appears on hub as Chromecast firmware version)
  - Google Play services min version: 22.36.15
  - Google Home app (GHA) min version: 2.58.24.1-dogfood
  - Matter (home.matter) GMSCore min version: 223802900
  - Thread (threadnetwork) GMSCore min version: 223615000
- Google Home Developer Console updates:
  - Matter [integrations are now versioned](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/integration/versioning.md.txt) from the Test tab onwards.
  - [OTA](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/ota.md.txt), [Certify](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/certification.md.txt), and [Launch](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/launch.md.txt) tabs are now available.
  - Matter integrations can now be certified and launched for the Works with Google Home program.
- Home Mobile SDK updates:
  - [Google Play
    services Matter library](https://developers.home.google.com/reference/com/google/android/gms/home/matter/package-summary) version v16.0.0 has been released.
  - [Google Home Sample App for Matter](https://developers.home.google.com/samples/matter-app.md.txt) version 1.2.2 released. This version must be used for compatibililty with Matter 1.0.

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## 2022-11-18

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) firmware update for Preview Program.

<br />

Starting November 21st, 2022, Nest Hubs (2nd gen) opted into the
[Preview
Program](https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/6343937) are being updated to support Matter 1.0 in anticipation of Google's general
availability (GA) of Matter. The release rollout will continue for the next few weeks.

Nest Hubs receiving the update should be on firmware version 1.56.324896 or higher
after the update. To verify if your hub received the update, swipe up from the bottom of the
screen, tap **Settings** \> **About device** , and check the **Cast firmware
version**.

Once your Nest Hub (2nd gen) receives the firmware update, developers will need to take the
following actions for previously-commissioned Matter devices:

1. Matter devices must be updated to firmware compatible with the [`v1.0-branch` branch of the
   `connectedhomeip` GitHub repo](https://github.com/project-chip/connectedhomeip/tree/v1.0-branch). Build instructions for [all vendor examples](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/supported-devices.md.txt#build_a_device) have been updated with the GitHub branch for this version.
2. Matter devices must then be [recommissioned](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/integration/pair.md.txt).

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## 2022-10-05

Google Home Sample App for Matter version 1.0.3 released.

<br />

For a list of updates and bug fixes for the
[Sample App](https://developers.home.google.com/samples/matter-app.md.txt), refer to
[GitHub Releases](https://github.com/google-home/sample-apps-for-matter-android/releases).

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## 2022-09-14

Developer Preview release

The Matter Developer Preview is now available.

<br />

This release includes availability of Google Play services Matter APIs, as well
as preview versions of new codelabs, samples, and tools:

| Type | Content | Description |
|---|---|---|
| API | [Google Play services `home` modules](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/apis/home.md.txt) | Initial beta of the Google Play services Home library for Matter commissioning and device sharing on the Android platform. For more information, refer to the [Google Play services release notes](https://developers.home.google.com/android/guides/releases). [Develop phase](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/checklist.md.txt#develop) [Mobile SDK](https://developers.home.google.com/mobile-sdk) |
| Codelab | [Build an Android App for Matter](https://developers.home.google.com/codelabs/matter-sample-app) | Customize the Google Home Sample App for Matter to commission and manage devices. |
| Codelab | [Build a Matter virtual device](https://developers.home.google.com/codelabs/matter-device-virtual) | Build, commission, and use a virtual Matter device. |
| Sample | [Google Home Sample App for Matter](https://developers.home.google.com/samples/matter-app.md.txt) | Use the Mobile SDK to create an Android app that's similar to Google Home. [Develop phase](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/checklist.md.txt#develop) [Mobile SDK](https://developers.home.google.com/mobile-sdk) |
| Sample | [Intent-based Commissioning for Matter](https://developers.home.google.com/samples/matter-app.md.txt) | How to start commissioning a Matter device when a Matter-compliant QR code is seen in the viewfinder of the camera on an Android device. |
| Tool | [Google Home Plugin for Android Studio](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/tools/android-studio.md.txt) | This plugin gives you access to Google Assistant Simulator, Cloud Logging, and other tools to simplify your smart home development process. [Develop phase](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/checklist.md.txt#develop) [Mobile SDK](https://developers.home.google.com/mobile-sdk) |
| Tool | [Virtual Device Controller](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/tools/virtual-device-controller) | A desktop application that provides visual state and controls for Matter virtual devices. [Develop phase](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/checklist.md.txt#develop) [Device SDK](https://developers.home.google.com/device-sdk) |

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## 2022-07-14

Private Beta release

The Matter Private Beta and Google Home Developer Console are now available.

<br />

- Check out the [Get Started](https://developers.home.google.com/matter/get-started.md.txt) guide for more information.
- The Developer Console can be found at <https://console.home.google.com>.

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