- Amazon will launch ‘Matter’ for Alexa smart home devices on Android smartphones next month.
- The tech giant will add ‘Matter’ to 17 Echo devices next month, writes The Verge.
- Matter will initially only work with Android phones over Wi-Fi.
- Smart plugs, lamps, and switches are covered.
- The company plans to introduce support for iOS and the new networking technology Thread early next year, the report added.
- Amazon also announced a partnership with Samsung SmartThings to make Matter devices easy to set up on one platform and migrate to another.
- Amazon revealed that Alexa can provide live cricket commentary and scores.
- Users can ask the gadget about schedules, scores, team sheets, and player statistics.
- It can also set match reminders and track a favorite team’s schedule.
Amazon set to roll out Matter for Alexa in December 2022
