Google is taking advantage of CES 2022 to show how much it intends to strengthen the interoperability of our connected devices by taking advantage, among other things, of the Matter standard.
Connection of a Matter compatible device via Fast Pair // Source: Google
On the sidelines of CES 2022, Google also wanted to make some announcements in all directions. The opportunity to discover some projects of the Mountain View firm for 2022, in particular on the side of the connected home. There was thus talk of the Matter standard pushed by several major players in the tech industry, but also of Chromecast.
Let’s start by recalling what Matter is. This is a standard integrated among others on iOS and Google, the objective of which is to promote compatibility between connected objects and ecosystems already set up by the various manufacturers. In other words, the idea is to be able to control your devices without distinction of platforms. In short, more convenience for the user.
More Matter for easier connections
Thus, thanks to the integration of Matter in Android, Google announces that in the coming months, you will be able to use the Fast Pair service to quickly pair from “new smart home devices compatible with Matter to your network“. The same goes for devices to be linked to Google Home or to companion applications. The whole “in just a few clicks“. It will therefore be necessary to closely follow the potential announcements around this subject, perhaps at the next Google I / O.
Speaking of Fast Pair, also know that Google also provides for a simplified connection of your headsets to Google TV and Android TV (among other protocol improvements).
More Chromecast-enabled devices
On another site, Google also wants to continue to deploy the Chromecast service as widely as possible to stream content from the smartphone to another device. Thereby, “in the coming weeksยป, This technology will become compatible with a greater number of brands and it will begin with Bose speakers and soundbars.
Overall, Google wants to capitalize on the interoperability of connected devices. With this in mind, Google Assistant will allow more control over your cars as collaboration between Android and Windows PCs and Chrome OS becomes closer.
Want a complete home automation system to fully connect your house (or almost)? Rather simple. As long as you understand the different communication protocols. Explanations.
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