Ways to build
Matter
With Google's comprehensive suite of tools for Matter development, you're on the fastest path to build Matter products that are compatible with all major ecosystems, and specifically work seamlessly with Google Home.
Get started
Essential resources to get your devices and apps ready for Matter, including timelines and checklists.
For device developers
CSA membership
Complete the required Connectivity Standards Alliance pre-work and reserve your unique Vendor ID and Product IDs.
For device developers
Building with Google
An overview of building and integrating a Matter-supported platform in the Google Home ecosystem.
For device developers
Development checklist
Step-by-step instructions and time estimates for creating a Matter integration with Google.
For device developers
Compatibility
Find out what devices are supported for either new Matter integration or upgrade to Matter.
Why build Matter with Google?
Connect with Matter. Engage with Google.
Marquee experiences
Develop unique customer experiences for your Matter-enabled devices on the Google ecosystem
High quality devices
Access to custom tools to test directly with Google, resulting in higher-quality devices
Grow your business
Learn the fastest path to market, with insights to improve user satisfaction and trust
Matter with Google Home
Seamless experiences
Matter-enabled devices can be controlled everywhere your users interact with Google interact with Google.
Go-to-market support
Early access to Google GTM activities for Matter, including retailer promos, bundles, and more
Works With Google Home
The Works With Google Home badge gives users confidence your devices work great with Google Home
![Illustration showing the Building with Google Home certification process.](/https/developers.home.google.com/static/matter/images/06_matter_process_diagram_img.png)
Developer tools
Build your Matter-supported device
Google Home Test Suite
Test your smart home integration to ensure it meets launch requirements for Google’s smart home ecosystem.
Google Home Extension for VS Code
Get access to Google Assistant Simulator, Cloud Logging, and other tools to simplify your smart home development process.
Matter Virtual Device Development Environment
Set up a Matter development environment and run virtual Matter devices without the need for additional hardware. Use it with the Chef tool to build virtual examples on the fly.
Home Graph Viewer
Use this web app to see contextual data stored in Home Graph to help you debug smart home Actions. Service Account Key is not required for access.
Google Home UI Automator
Automate the Google Home app to monitor devices and provide feedback when devices go offline.
Build your Matter-supported app
Matter Virtual Device Development Environment
Set up a Matter development environment and run virtual Matter devices without the need for additional hardware. Use it with the Chef tool to build virtual examples on the fly.
Matter Virtual Device
A lightweight standalone Linux desktop tool that simulates different types of virtual Matter devices and provides a graphical user interface to control and display states.
Hidden card
Use to force a higher card layout when less cards exist. For example, using a 3 card layout across 2 rows with only 2 cards in each row.
Google Home Sample app for Matter
Downloadable code that shows you how to use Matter APIs in your own Android application.
Google Home Plugin for Android Studio
Test your application and Google Home integration directly from your development environment.
Resources
Codelab
Debugging Matter integrations
Learn how to use analytics tools to monitor Matter issues at scale, triage errors by accessing error logs and collecting information, and more.
Codelab
Build a Matter device
Learn how to integrate a physical device with Matter, and commission and control it with Google Home.
Document
Matter 101
Learn about the new open standard that lets your device work with any Matter-certified ecosystem using a single protocol.
News & video
Video
Google I/O developer keynote
Don't miss exciting updates on how we've made it easier to build apps for Matter devices on Android. Plus, a peek into our new automations platform.
Video
Level up your integration with Matter
Learn how to build, certify, and launch Matter-enabled devices, and how to improve quality with our custom analytics dashboards.
Blog
Matter-enabled devices in Google Home app
The newly redesigned Google Home app makes it easier for users to manage and control their Matter-enabled devices. Check out the update.
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