- 1. Learn and Explore
- 2. Choose Your Hardware Platform
- 3. Buy Your Dev Kit
- 4. Create User Accounts
- 5. Set Up Dev Environment
Matter Developer Journey With Silicon Labs
Silicon Labs can accelerate the development of Matter devices, starting by outlining each step in the process and helping you along each stage of your project. Guiding you along the path of ecosystem partners. We’re happy to simplify your development journey and help you get your device to market faster and more efficiently.
We’ve outlined below three key stages of your journey, along with what’s required to successfully complete each stage.
Getting Started
Develop
Deploy Product
1. Introduction to Matter
Matter: A Unified Approach to IoT Device Development
Matter drives the convergence between the major IoT ecosystems to create one easy, reliable, and secure wireless protocol to connect all IoT devices and networks.
Additional Resources from Silicon Labs
The connectivity Standards Alliance is the standards defining organization for Matter. matter was created on the promise of reliable and secure connectivity.
Additional Resources from CSA
Amazon Alexa
What is Alexa?
Alexa is Amazon’s cloud-based voice service available on hundreds of millions of devices from Amazon and third-party device manufacturers. With Alexa, you can build natural voice experiences that offer customers a more intuitive way to interact with the technology they use every day. We offer a collection of tools, APIs, reference solutions, and documentation to make it easier to build for Alexa.
Google
What is Google Home?
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Google Home Resources
SmartThings
What is SmartThings?
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SmartThings Resources
2. Choose Your Hardware Platform
The first choice you’re likely to face is which protocol to use, Wi-Fi or Thread. If your Matter application requires efficient mesh networking with energy-efficient and robust wireless connectivity, then Thread is the optimal choice. If you need low-power functionality and want to maximize connectivity in the marketplace, Wi-Fi is the well-known universal standard for wireless connectivity in Matter.
We need to guide customers on when a bridge makes the most sense to provide compatibility with existing systems.
We should also provide guidance on what to do if the device type is not covered by Matter today.
Matter over Thread
Matter over Thread
The MG24 SoC is a single-chip solution for Matter over Thread, delivering exceptional RF performance, advanced security features with Silicon Labs' Secure Vault™, and low power.
Choose a Thread certified SoC, module, or radio board for end nodes. Matter uses Bluetooth Low Energy for commissioning, so ensure your hardware of choice also supports Bluetooth. See below to choose the optimal hardware for you.
In the next step get a hardware board for the host of the Thread border router — such as Raspberry Pi or BeagleBoard to run the Matter border router to establish the Thread network. Select a radio co-processor (RCP) compatible development kit — the RCP takes care of the wireless communications operated by the border router.
Select the appropriate development kit for your Matter over Thread end device.
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| Flash/RAM | 1536/256 kB | 1536/256 kB | 1024/96 kB | 1024/96 kB |
| Max TX Power | +19.9 dBm | +20 dBm | +20 dBm | +20 dBm |
| Package Type | PCB/SiP | QFN40/QFN48 | PCB/SiP | QFN32 |
| BLE | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| FSK - Sub-GHz | No | No | Yes | Yes |
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| Secure Vault | High, Mid | High, Mid | ||
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| Learn More | Learn More | Learn More | Learn More |
Matter over Wi-Fi
Matter over Wi-Fi
The RS9116 NCP or the WF200, coupled with the MG24 as a host, enables Matter over Wi-Fi, with the RS9116 NCP offering the lowest Wi-Fi power consumption in the industry.
Choose a RS9116 NCP or WF200 Wi-Fi co-processor or a certified module to develop Matter over Wi-Fi end devices. See below to choose the optimal hardware for you.
Get the EFR32MG24 host processor to connect to the Wi-Fi NCP and RCP over the SPI host interface.
In the next step, select the appropriate development kit for your Matter over Wi-Fi end device.
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| Key Peripherals | UART, SPI, SDIO, USB, CDC | UART, SPI, SDIO, USB, CDC | SDIO/SPI | SDIO/SPI |
| Learn More | Learn More | Learn More | Learn More |
Matter Development Kits
Silicon Labs offers several Matter compliant development kits for Thread and Wi-Fi ranging from compact, feature-packed low-cost prototyping platforms to multi-node advanced multiprotocol kits for robust, secure mesh networks. Based on your hardware platform selection in the previous step, select which kit is the best fit for your needs below.
Thread Development Kits
Series 2 Development Kits for Matter over Thread End Devices and Border Routers
The EFR32xG24 Development Kits provide a variety of different hardware options, optimized for your development needs. Whether it is rapid prototyping using the Explorer Kits, proof of concept and advanced feature development using the Dev Kits, or full development including advanced RF and power consumption testing using the Pro Kits, Silicon Labs has the right development hardware to meet your needs for Matter over Thread development.
Series 2 Development Kits for OpenThread Border Routers
The EFR32xG21 Development Kits enable enhanced RF development using the Pro Kits that enable advanced RF development and debug capabilities. Including packet trace, to ensure robust RF solutions for Open Thread Border Routers.
EFR32xG21 Wireless Gecko Starter Kit
The EFR32xG21 Wireless Gecko Starter Kit (SLWSTK6006A) includes everything needed to enable developers to create a mesh network and evaluate the EFR32xG21A with Secure Element and the EFR32xG21B with Secure Vault Series 2 Wireless Gecko SoCs. This kit provides the common baseboard and comes with 6 xG21A modules (SLWRB418xA). If you want to evaluate the EFR32xG21B you must buy the xG21B modules (SLWRB4181C +10 dBm) separately.
EFR32xG21 Wireless Gecko Starter Kit
The EFR32xG21 Wireless Gecko Starter Kit (SLWSTK6006A) includes everything needed to enable developers to create a mesh network and evaluate the EFR32xG21A with Secure Element and the EFR32xG21B with Secure Vault Series 2 Wireless Gecko SoCs. This kit provides the common baseboard and comes with 6 xG21A modules (SLWRB418xA). If you want to evaluate the EFR32xG21B you must buy the xG21B modules (SLWRB4181C +10 dBm) separately.
EFR32xG21 Bluetooth Starter Kit
The EFR32xG21 Bluetooth Starter Kit supports Bluetooth 5.1 and comes ready to connect to your phone via the Silicon Labs Bluetooth LE mobile app. This Kit comes with an EFR32xG21A with Secure Element 2.4 GHz wireless SOC is optimized for line-powered BLE and Bluetooth mesh applications, including connected lighting, smart plugs, gateways, and voice assistants. Optionally, if you want to evaluate the EFR32xG21B with Secure Vault, you can purchase an xG21B module (SLWRB4181C +10 dBm) separately.
EFR32xG21 Bluetooth Starter Kit
The EFR32xG21 Bluetooth Starter Kit supports Bluetooth 5.1 and comes ready to connect to your phone via the Silicon Labs Bluetooth LE mobile app. This Kit comes with an EFR32xG21A with Secure Element 2.4 GHz wireless SOC is optimized for line-powered BLE and Bluetooth mesh applications, including connected lighting, smart plugs, gateways, and voice assistants. Optionally, if you want to evaluate the EFR32xG21B with Secure Vault, you can purchase an xG21B module (SLWRB4181C +10 dBm) separately.
EFR32xG21A Wireless Gecko 2.4 GHz +20 dBm Radio Board
The Wireless Gecko SLWRB4180B wireless radio board plugs into the Main Board provided with the Wireless Gecko Starter Kit. The starter kit includes access to Zigbee, Thread, and Bluetooth software stacks.
EFR32xG21A Wireless Gecko 2.4 GHz +20 dBm Radio Board
The Wireless Gecko SLWRB4180B wireless radio board plugs into the Main Board provided with the Wireless Gecko Starter Kit. The starter kit includes access to Zigbee, Thread, and Bluetooth software stacks.
EFR32xG21A Wireless Gecko 2.4 GHz +10 dBm Radio Board
The Wireless Gecko SLWRB4181B wireless radio board plugs into the Main Board provided with the Wireless Gecko Starter Kit. The starter kit includes access to Zigbee, Thread, and Bluetooth software stacks.
EFR32xG21A Wireless Gecko 2.4 GHz +10 dBm Radio Board
The Wireless Gecko SLWRB4181B wireless radio board plugs into the Main Board provided with the Wireless Gecko Starter Kit. The starter kit includes access to Zigbee, Thread, and Bluetooth software stacks.
EFR32xG21B Wireless Gecko 2.4 GHz +10 dBm Radio Board with Secure Vault
The Wireless Gecko SLWRB4181C wireless radio board plugs into the Main Board provided with the EFR32xG21 Wireless Gecko Starter Kit or the EFR32xG21 Bluetooth Starter Kit and must be purchased separately from either of those kits. The starter kits include access to Zigbee, Thread, and Bluetooth software stacks with the highest level of IoT security provided by Secure Vault.
EFR32xG21B Wireless Gecko 2.4 GHz +10 dBm Radio Board with Secure Vault
The Wireless Gecko SLWRB4181C wireless radio board plugs into the Main Board provided with the EFR32xG21 Wireless Gecko Starter Kit or the EFR32xG21 Bluetooth Starter Kit and must be purchased separately from either of those kits. The starter kits include access to Zigbee, Thread, and Bluetooth software stacks with the highest level of IoT security provided by Secure Vault.
Wi-Fi Development Kits
Development Kits for Wi-Fi over Matter
Full-featured application development kits.
RS9116X EVK2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Dev Kit - Silicon Labs
The RS9116 Single Band Evaluation Board supports the RS9116 family of SoCs and modules by providing a comprehensive multi-protocol wireless connectivity solution including 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz), dual-mode Bluetooth® 5.
RS9116X EVK2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Dev Kit - Silicon Labs
The RS9116 Single Band Evaluation Board supports the RS9116 family of SoCs and modules by providing a comprehensive multi-protocol wireless connectivity solution including 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz), dual-mode Bluetooth® 5.
RS9116X EVK1 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Dev Kit - Silicon Labs
The RS9116 Single Band Evaluation Board supports the RS9116 family of SoCs and modules by providing a comprehensive multi-protocol wireless connectivity solution including 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz), dual-mode Bluetooth® 5.
RS9116X EVK1 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Dev Kit - Silicon Labs
The RS9116 Single Band Evaluation Board supports the RS9116 family of SoCs and modules by providing a comprehensive multi-protocol wireless connectivity solution including 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz), dual-mode Bluetooth® 5.
RS9116X Dual Band Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Development Kit (CC1 Module)
The RS9116 Dual Band Evaluation Board supports the RS9116 family of SoCs and modules by providing a comprehensive multi-protocol wireless connectivity solution including 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz), dual-mode Bluetooth® 5.
RS9116X Dual Band Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Development Kit (CC1 Module)
The RS9116 Dual Band Evaluation Board supports the RS9116 family of SoCs and modules by providing a comprehensive multi-protocol wireless connectivity solution including 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz), dual-mode Bluetooth® 5.
WF200 Wi-Fi Expansion Kit with Raspberry Pi
The SLEXP8022C WF200 Wi-Fi Expansion kit + Raspberry Pi includes a built-in Raspberry Pi Connector to get started immediately with Linux development and an EXP Connector to enable development on Silicon Labs' MCUs and Wireless MCUs.
MSRP $230.23
WFM200S Wi-Fi Expansion Kit with Raspberry Pi
The SLEXP8023C WFM200S Wi-Fi Expansion kit + Raspberry Pi includes a built-in Raspberry Pi Connector to get started immediately with Linux development and an EXP Connector to enable development on Silicon Labs' MCUs and Wireless MCUs.
MSRP $99.00
4. Create User Accounts
While you wait for your Pro Kit, we recommend setting up your user accounts. If you already have the accounts listed below, you can skip this step. If not, here’s what you’ll need:
Silicon Labs Account:
Silicon Labs Account: This account will offer you access to our developer community, Getting Started guides, private GitHub repositories and our Simplicity Studio development environment. You can create your account or verify access to your account here.
Join the Connectivity Standards Alliance
To use the Matter specification and certify your Matter product, you will need to be a member of the CSA. You will need to get your own unique Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID).Visit the CSA and decide which membership level is best for you.
Amazon Alexa
Create your Alexa and AWS Accounts.
Create Amazon Alexa Account:
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Create AWS Account:
Amazon Web Services Account: To connect your device to the cloud, you will need an AWS account. Note: you will need to know if you are a root user or an IAM user. If you’re a new developer, then we recommend setting up a root user account. If you’re an experienced developer, then an IAM user account is right for you. You will be prompted to add your payment and billing details to secure cloud connection. AWS offers a multitude of configuration tools to support you along your journey. More to come on that in the following steps.
Google
Create your Google Home Accounts.
Google Account:
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Matter Project:
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Partner Marketing Hub:
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SmartThings
Create your Samsung SmartThings Accounts.
SmartThings Developer Account:
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5. Set Up Development Environment
We know you have many options when it comes to choosing your development environment, but we believe Simplicity Studio is the right choice for developing your device with Matter. Here’s why:
- Includes your programmer and debugger functions so you don’t have to worry about manual setup.
- Automatically recognizes the boards you’ve purchased and filters out sample apps that are not applicable; only exposes the sample apps that are related to your hardware selection.
- Potentially saving you hours of time in installation, setup and configuration.
- Simplicity Studio links directly to the private GitHub repositories.
- Need help setting up your environment? Our Getting Started Guide will have you up and running in no time.
Download the Full Online Installer Version of Simplicity Studio v5:
System Requirements
| Windows | Windows 10 (64-bit) Windows 11 |
| MacOS | 10.14 Mojave 10.15 Catalina* 11.x Big Sur* 12.x Monterey* *if trying to use the Keil 8051 or IAR toolchains, click here |
| Linux | Ubuntu 20.24 LTS |
| CPU | 1 GHz or better |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM (8 GB rcommended for wireless protocol development |
| Disk Space | 600 MB disk space for minimum FFD installation 7 GB for wireless dynamic protocol support |
Develop Your Product
These resources will be helpful during your development cycle.
Explore these Quick Start Videos below.
Amazon Alexa
Google
SmartThings
Test & Iterate
In this step, it is important to test your product before submitting to test labs to ensure your product will pass. Testing your product against a Matter Test Harness helps ensure compliance with the spec.
In addition, testing your products with the various Ecosystems provides additional assurance and is required if you want to use their “works with” badges.
Amazon Alexa
Google
SmartThings
Certify Product
These resources will be help you navigate Matter certification.
Amazon Alexa
Google
SmartThings
Manufacture Product
Silicon Labs Secure Vault + Custom Part Manufacturing Service (CPMS) enables Matter Security.
Matter over Thread
Matter over Wi-Fi
If you need help with your purchase, please fill out the form to get connected with a member of our team who can support you.
Operate Product
Monitor operating of products in field.
Provide over the air updates for bug fixes and feature enhancements.
Getting Started
1. Learn and Explore
2. Choose Your Hardware Platform
3. Buy Your Dev Kit
4. Create User Accounts
5. Set Up Dev Environment
Develop
1. Develop Your Product
2. Test & Iterate
3. Certify Product
Deploy Product
1. Manufacture Product
2. Operate Product