Matter-enabled TVs
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— support for the open smart home standard from the Connectivity Standards Alliance, which makes different devices compatible with each other and allows them to be managed locally and securely. A TV with Matter can act as the "hub" of the home: it's convenient to add lamps, sockets, sensors, locks, and thermostats, manage them with a remote or voice, see notifications on the screen, and run simple scenarios. Unlike "closed" ecosystems, Matter simplifies the collaboration of Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung, and compared to Zigbee/Z-Wave, it does not require a separate hub when connected via Wi-Fi or Ethernet; for energy-efficient sensors, Thread is used, and if the TV has the appropriate module, it can function as a router for this network. In practice, functionality varies: check for a specific model to see if it supports the role of controller/hub, has Thread, and what types of devices and automations are available.