The smart home industry is evolving rapidly, and in this increasingly interconnected environment, interoperability is essential. Matter—the universal connectivity standard developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA)—promises seamless communication across ecosystems. But for device makers, achieving and maintaining certification can be complex and costly.
What Is the Matter Compliant Platform Certification Program?
The Matter Compliant Platform Certification program is a CSA initiative designed to simplify certification and accelerate time to market. Building on the success of the Zigbee Compliant Platform model, the program enables silicon vendors (such as NXP) to certify their development platforms—including hardware and SDKs—against Matter standards.
Key Benefits for Developers
The Matter Compliant Platform Certification validates the core components of Matter, such as commissioning, networking and security at the platform level. Developers can then inherit these certified features and shorten time to market by reducing the scope of testing, lowering costs and simplifying recertification. Updates to certified platforms often require minimal re-testing, thanks to CSA’s Matter FastTrack Recertification program.
NXP’s Role in Shaping the Program
As a driving force in wireless protocol standardization as well as a trusted partner in the CSA ecosystem, NXP’s investment in Matter goes beyond compliance—we actively provided the resources that established this certification framework. By doing so, we help developers overcome technical hurdles and accelerate deployment.
NXP is proud to be among the first silicon vendors to achieve Matter Compliant Platform certification, reinforcing our investment in Matter and our commitment to customer support. This milestone is not just about certification—it is about empowering developers to bring the next wave of smart, secure and interoperable devices to market faster.
Two Certified Platforms for Diverse Use Cases
NXP offers two Matter Compliant Platforms, each tailored for different design requirements:
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NXP microcontroller unit (MCU) paired with NXP Wireless (FreeRTOS)
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NXP i.MX Applications Processor paired with NXP Wireless (Linux)
- Designed for more advanced applications that require high-performance applications processors
- Targeting advanced smart home devices, gateways, hubs/coordinators, building control, connected multimedia applications
Together, these platforms cover a broad spectrum of smart home and building control use cases—from battery-operated sensors to complex home controllers—giving developers flexibility and scalability.
NXP as a Partner
Matter is redefining smart home connectivity, and the Matter Compliant Platform Certification program is a vital element for a more interconnected, interoperable world. NXP’s leadership in wireless connectivity and security, —combined with scalable system-level solutions— makes NXP the right partner for customers building Matter-enabled products.
With a broad portfolio of certified platforms, NXP supports a wide range of device types and applications—from small sensors to complex gateways. Our solutions equip developers in building a smarter, more connected future.
