Matter expands on Google Home
Google Home continued rolling out Matter support in 2026 — devices across lights, plugs, thermostats, locks and vacuums can now run locally via Wi‑Fi or Thread with Google Assistant control, improving cross‑ecosystem interoperability guide. If you’re consolidating a smart home, Matter cuts bridge complexity and boosts local command reliability.
[Google announced]developers.googleblog.com at CES that a Home runtime update turns Nest devices and Android phones into Matter controllers and Thread border routers, and Google’s support pages list compatible hubs such as Nest Hub (2nd Gen), Nest Hub Max and Android 14+ phones. support.google.com The Google Home Developer console received a February 25, 2026 update that added custom setup imagery, animations and reset instructions for Matter devices in the setup flow. developers.home.google.com The Google Home developer newsletter also stated that, starting in 2026, Matter integration and testing must go through the Alliance Interop Test. developers.home.google.com The Matter 1.5 revision introduced video camera support, enabling certified camera and doorbell device types to join the standard. makeuseof.com Google’s March 2, 2026 Home update added a “Live Search” camera feature for Premium subscribers, showing Google is pairing new camera features with its Matter roadmap. androidauthority.com Manufacturers such as Eve, Nanoleaf, LG, ADT and Tuya have demonstrated Matter integrations and apps built against Google’s Home APIs as the company expands access for partners. matteralpha.com Google also promoted the Nest x Yale Lock integration to general availability in the March 2026 feature set. androidauthority.com
