When users set up a device with Alexa, and has the SmartThings skill enabled, that device will automatically appear in the SmartThings home dashboard. Similarly, a device set up in SmartThings will automatically join the user’s Alexa home account as long as Thread network credentials are shared.
Works with Alexa for Matter-enabled devices
What this means for you
Matter isn’t something a user can see, touch or hold in their hand. As an SDK program and connectivity protocol, Matter is highly technical by nature. This has made it a challenge to materialize how it’ll actually achieve interoperability, or break down the smart home space’s biggest barrier: having all your devices play nice together.
