We recently discussed the Matter protocol, the standard that aims to revolutionise the world of smart homes and home automation through the development of a unified ecosystem designed to ensure interoperability between all devices, offering tangible benefits in terms of security, usability and intuitive operation. This is undoubtedly an ambitious goal, which interprets the future of smart homes from a novel and advanced perspective: homes are no longer ‘arenas’ in which brands battle for exclusivity, but rather harmoniously shared environments where different players coexist to accelerate the progress of the Internet of Things.
In a nutshell, devices that speak ‘the language of Matter’ are able to communicate with one another even if produced by different companies: an objective benefit for owners of smart homes and home automation systems, and one that over time will encourage an increasing number of manufacturers to make part of their product range compatible.
As explained in our article on the subject, Matter certification is the result of a long, meticulous and complex process, so much so that, at least at present, the companies that have managed to obtain it are very few indeed (according to NetGuru, there are fewer than three hundred worldwide!).
Among them is Freedompro, pioneers in Italy of a positive trend set to spread ever more widely across the globe: our Smart Modules have in fact recently been awarded this prestigious certification.
Matter certification has arrived for Freedompro Smart Modules
Freedompro’s Smart Modules offer the ability to make any type of home smart quickly and easily, without the need to replace or significantly modify the existing electrical system: no building work, no excessive costs, no stress!
Our Wi-Fi-connected smart relays are compatible with a wide range of accessories, including voice assistants such as Siri, Google and Alexa. They control the traditional electrical system intuitively and effectively, ensuring accurate monitoring of energy consumption and complete management of the smart home via the Freedompro app, remotely, at any time, even when the connected devices are from different brands. Some examples? Apple Home or Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings.
What’s more, thanks to the Matter certification obtained by the Smart Modules – which, as explained, promotes compatibility between smart home devices, simplifying communication between smart devices from different manufacturers – there are no longer any limits to integration.
The new product range consists of four types of smart devices featuring a new design and various variants (for controllable devices and voltage) that allow you to make your home lighting, curtains and/or shutters, power sockets and dry contact devices smart. The latter are characterised by a type of electronic contact used for devices such as gates, garden sprinklers and more.
To make our Smart Modules even more flexible and compatible, we have also developed three versions for each type of device, to be chosen according to the desired installation:
- MINI version : flush-mounted devices that can be installed directly behind wall sockets.
- DIN Version : devices with a special mounting bracket for the DIN rail, suitable for installation in junction boxes.
- High DIN Version : devices with a special mount for the DIN rail, installable directly in the electrical panel.
Not just Matter: all the benefits of Freedompro Smart Modules
There are so many benefits to choosing Smart Modules to make your home smart:
- Convenience : because the electrical system stays the same! There will therefore be no need to rewire or recertify it. Furthermore, by installing the Smart Modules, the switches and buttons in your home will remain fully functional.
- Cost-effectiveness : with Freedompro Smart Modules, you can transform any home into a smart home without incurring high costs. For the same number of devices controlled, the cost per accessory is in fact lower than that of other products available on the market, whilst offering a significantly higher standard of quality, safety and reliability.
- Many connected devices, one app : Smart Modules improve daily life not only in terms of comfort, safety and savings, but also in terms of convenience, as they allow you to control all connected devices via a single application: the Freedompro app.
- Italian quality : Smart Modules are designed and developed entirely in Italy. They are also made from high-quality materials to guarantee superior safety, reliability and durability compared to any other device on the market. After all, your home – your most private and cherished space – deserves only the best.
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Superior technical components
: all Smart Modules are equipped with:
- Silver-plated relays : unlike other devices made with iron-plated relays. They are therefore more robust, durable and reliable.
- Quick-connect terminals : which simplify and speed up installation because they are designed to facilitate wiring with or without cable lugs.
- Overload and overheating protection system : the Smart Modules feature a temperature sensor which, if a certain threshold is exceeded, automatically restarts the device to prevent damage.
- Habits and device monitoring : the Freedompro app allows you to create convenient customised automations for each user: the Habits, in fact. Furthermore, you can use it to monitor any parameter related to connected devices, such as energy consumption, power on/off events, logs, temperature and more. We like to think of our app as a sort of autopilot for the home: a powerful, intuitive and truly smart solution that tangibly improves everyday life.
- Matter certification : last on the list, but certainly not least! Freedompro Smart Modules fully comply with the new universal standard for smart devices, ensuring full integration between devices from different brands.
The innovation, quality, user-friendliness and practicality that have always distinguished Freedompro solutions are now enhanced by the unifying standard for smart home connectivity: this is how Freedompro is preparing for the future of the smart home!
