Matter's development faces four major challenges, how TUV Rheinland can become a "guide" for manufacturers to go global

Matter manufacturers face four major challenges
According to data from the Connection Standards Alliance, color lights account for 42% of certified device types, followed by switch insertion units and color temperature lights. In addition, there are various devices such as curtains, curtains, and light control switches. Currently, the industry is paying attention to the more opportunities that Matter 1.3 version brings to the market. Matter 1.3 has added support for more equipment such as water and energy management devices, car chargers, kitchen appliances and stoves, and household appliances. It has also enhanced the management functions of equipment, including improving the operability of various devices and the interaction between devices. In addition, optimization has been made for user experience, especially for developers. Matter 1.3 version has optimized the debugging and development process and experience.
The application process for Matter certification: The first step is to become a CSA member, the second step is to apply for a supplier ID, the third step is to determine whether to use Bluetooth, Wi Fi, or other network technologies for development, the fourth step is to select a testing and certification laboratory, the fifth step is to conduct product testing, and finally the laboratory submits the certification application. After passing the audit, you can obtain certification and the unique Matter certification logo, which is equivalent to the anti-counterfeiting device of Matter products, "said Li Bochang, Sales General Manager of T Ü V Rheinland Greater China Product Service Department.
In the above application process, the unavoidable step is to choose a third-party testing, inspection, and certification agency to play an important role in the certification and testing process of Matter products, which can ensure the market trust of Matter products and also ensure technical compliance and safety.
Currently, there are multiple Matter certification and testing organizations in the industry. T Ü V Rheinland, as an internationally renowned third-party testing, inspection, and certification organization, is one of the first Matter testing laboratories authorized by the CSA Alliance and has been closely following the development and iteration footsteps of the Alliance. The company has CSA authorized laboratories in Lund, Sweden, Seoul, South Korea, Yokohama, Japan, Shenzhen, China, and Shanghai, which can provide testing and certification services for protocols such as Matter, Zigbee, Thread, etc.
During the process of interacting with customers, T Ü V found that terminal manufacturers also face many difficulties in the development stage of Matter equipment. Li Bochang mentioned four major aspects:
The original intention of Matter is to make the interconnection of everything simpler. However, in the actual operation process, there will be stacking of multiple ecosystems, multiple communication technologies, multiple devices, and multiple scenarios, and there are still some performance and user experience issues that need to be resolved.
The second is the development and adaptation capability of multiple protocols, such as Matter, Zigbee, Thread; the development and implementation of various protocols and their corresponding functions.
Thirdly, the current manufacturers joining Matter's development are still dominated by domestic manufacturers, but the overseas consumer group has a relatively high acceptance of Matter. Therefore, the product's overseas expansion will encounter many mandatory and non mandatory compliance and admission requirements.
Fourthly, as products become increasingly intelligent, they will collect more personal information from consumers, which also brings about concerns about network security and personal privacy protection.
Faced with admission difficulties, Matter manufacturers need to go global as a 'guide'
T Ü V can provide a one-stop solution for the problems encountered by the Matter equipment mentioned above, including the latest and most complete consulting, coaching, and testing services for numerous ecosystems and manufacturers, as well as compliance training and guidance. When discussing the third challenge mentioned above, Li Bochang mentioned that the current application and popularization of Matter are all overseas, and there is currently no large-scale use in China. Matter products exported abroad need to meet local access requirements. The admission requirements for different overseas markets are different, so it is relatively safe to conduct research and planning in advance when making product development plans.
T Ü V Rheinland has a history of over 150 years and has a well-established global coverage layout. It has a dedicated technical team that interprets the latest local standards and can provide mature and robust market access solutions. It is a "guide" for many companies to go global. Li Bochang shared with Electronic Enthusiast Network the challenges that Matter Corporation may encounter during its overseas expansion, and stated that T Ü V Rheinland will provide customized solutions based on product specifications and overseas plans.
Starting from chip level product development, we can provide co testing and environment setup guidance, such as Matter (whole machine), Zigbee (chip&whole machine), Thread (chip&whole machine), Bluetooth (chip&whole machine) certification, and so on. Connectivity and interoperability verification can also be provided in conjunction with terminal products (white boxes). On other chip level services, network security and privacy protection assessments, as well as software functional security assessments, can be provided.
In addition, T Ü V Rheinland has established a smart home laboratory in Shenzhen, which can provide product connectivity, compatibility, stability, operability, etc. between multiple platforms and ecosystems in complex scenarios of single/multiple products.
In the era of All for AI, we will follow the pace of CSA, maintain the spirit of exploration and innovation, and work together with the ecosystem and other manufacturers to progress and develop, providing consumers with a more intelligent, simple, and interconnected consumer experience, "said Li Bochang.
Summary:
Currently, Matter still has pain points that need to be addressed, whether it is the difficulty of product development for upstream chip companies, or the product certification and overseas costs for downstream Matter manufacturers. Next, with the joint promotion of CSA Alliance and upstream and downstream enterprises such as chip, module, testing, and terminal enterprises, Matter's industrial chain will be further improved.