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		init2null on Oct 4, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Matter – Protocol to connect compatible devices an... Amazon is influential enough in home automation that it won't happen. Alexa is the most likely home assistant to respond in American homes. Apple is a long ways behind, but they have enough stubbornness and power to keep their influence in the decision making as well.

joezydeco on Oct 5, 2022 [–]

Making a hub is only part of home automation and is probably the weakest link if they decide to abandon Matter and go with something else.

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