Matter is the universal smart home standard designed to make devices from different brands work together. Most smart home technology today only works with devices from the same brand. Matter changes that. Hundreds of manufacturers, including Google, have committed to supporting it. That means more compatibility, more choice and a simpler smart home.

Your Matter devices need a way to communicate with Google Home. A Google device like the Nest Hub (2nd gen) or Nest Mini makes that connection. Once it's been set up, you're in control from anywhere. See all compatible hubs.

No. Your existing 'Works with Google Home' devices are still fully supported. Some manufacturers may even update their current devices to support Matter over time. Whether a device uses Matter or 'Works with Google Home', everything works the same way. Just look for either badge when shopping for new devices.

Currently, Google Home supports the following Matter device types, with additional device types becoming available in the future as the Matter standard continues to expand:
Lighting and Electrical: Smart light bulbs, switches, dimmers, and plugs.
HVAC and Climate: Thermostats, HVAC controllers, and fan controllers.
Safety and Security: Door locks, garage door controllers, smoke detectors, and CO alarms.
Window Coverings: Smart blinds, shades, and curtains.
Media Devices: Smart TVs and media streaming devices.
Sensors: Temperature sensors, contact sensors, and motion sensors.
Controllers and Bridges: Matter-certified hubs and bridges that allow non-Matter devices (like Zigbee or Z-Wave) to work within a Matter smart home ecosystem.