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A Google speaker controlling Apple Homekit accessories? We just saw it in action

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After many years of delays, the Matter unifying smart home protocol is finally set for release in the fall of 2022. And things are looking good for it: Apple, Google, Amazon, Samsung, and many other brands are on board, some have announced concrete plans to update existing devices to support it, and many smart home manufacturers seem to be ready to deploy their fleets of Matter-compatible devices when the protocol is live.

That’s where Eve, the famous Apple Homekit-only smart home device maker sits. The company was at IFA highlighting its readiness to adopt Matter as soon as it rolls out. And that means that yes, Eve’s extensive arsenal of connected products will be compatible with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings, among others.

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