Two new features are coming topic It is designed to make smart tools easier. The QR symbols and their manufacture to a competitor via NFC are new options to add devices such as smart lamps, clips, locks and more for a home network. Updates are part of 1.4.1 new specifications for the material It was announced today by the Co -Corporation Alliance, which is the institution that manages the standard of the HDP, developed by Apple, Amazon, Google, Samsung and others in this industry.
Using multi-device QR codes, a multiple set of devices-such as four lamps or package of plugs-can now be used. When it is scanned to an app compatible with an issue, such as Amazon Alexa or Apple Home, it will prepare all four lamps at one time, instead of having to pass through the preparation four times and wipe each code individually, which is the current process.
NFC Onboarding brings the option to skip the fast response icon only or bring your phone near a device to pair on a basic system. This should increase the process in addition to facilitating the preparation of devices that contain codes in embarrassing places, such as lamps, which must be operated. Trying to examine a symbol on the lamp can be difficult in the match, not to mention being painful for the eyes (speaking from the experience).
NFC preparation is not new; Apple has offered this as a way to add homekit accessories for a period of time, and Nanoleaf smart lighting manufacture has an option on its devices. But it is not widely used. We hope to add the specifications to more adoption.
The third update allows you to 1.4.1 to accept any conditions and terms required by the manufacturer directly from the smart home control unit application that you use to prepare the device – such as Google or Apple Home. Currently, if the T&Cs is required, you will be taken in the manufacturer application.
The improved preparation flow is called, it appears to be designed to meet regulatory requirements such as GDP in Europe, But it can be a step towards adding more company information manufactured in smart home console applications, which means less needed to use third -party applications.
We will not see security cameras, smart speakers, or any new main features that reach a task until late 2025 as soon as possible
Release Issue 1.4.1 specifications and SDK It means that developers can now implement these features in their devices. However, it will remain before you see them on the tools you buy for your smart home, and it may be longer before supporting them the smart home platform you use.
Anything that makes setting the device more smooth is a welcome update. To date, the process was Hit or miss me very much, I am not alone. While things certainly improved, the easy preparation is one of the basic ideas behind the standard. More than two years have passed since the material was launched, and I hoped this would already be resolved.
These updates are very simple to issue new specifications, which is why it contains 1.4.1 – the first Dot Dot version of the material. CSA confirmed that this is its official release in the spring, as it was described as the first “secondary version”, and says that they are still in the event of the annual release yet. 1.4 update In November 2024, this means that we will not see security cameras, Smart loudspeakersOr any types of new devices or major features that reach an important matter until late 2025, as soon as possible.
While this is disappointing for those of us closely monitoring, it does this with the CSA statement since this year that 2025 will be a The year of focus on reliability and performance.
What is the issue?
The material is the criterion of the interim operation of the smart homeIt is designed to provide a common language for local communication devices in your home without relying on cloud contact. It is designed to beSafe and especiallyandEasy to prepareIt is widely agreed.
It was developed by Apple, Amazon, Google and Samsung (and I am free), The issue is Open sourceIP -based contact software for smart home appliances. It works on Wi-Fi and Eternet and low-power network protocol string. The standard currently supports most types of major devices in the home, including lighting, strokes, locks, robot voids, refrigerators, dishwashers, dryers, smoke ovens, air quality screens, EV charging, and more.
A smart home tool can be prepared with the material logo and used with any environmental system that is compatible with the issue via a Observer It is controlled by more than one system through a feature called Multiple.
Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings and Apple Home are the main smart home platforms that support the material, along with hundreds of devices manufacturers.
