Matter Testing and Certification Services

Matter is an industry-unifying open standard that manufacturers can use to improve the reliability and security of Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystems. This evolving standard is designed to simplify the development of smart environments and facilitate greater interoperability, sustainability and security.

Through the ongoing collaboration of numerous industry stakeholders, Matter is continuing to evolve to meet the needs of our increasingly connected world.

Built on Internet Protocol (IP), Matter also utilizes proven technologies such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for setup and Thread and Ethernet for connection. Matter functions as the application layer that facilitates device communication among connected devices, regardless of the underlying network protocol or system. 

According to ABI Research’s application analysis report, within five years, more than half of the world’s key smart home devices will be Matter-compliant.

Latest update: Matter 1.5

The latest version of Matter was released on Nov. 20, 2025. The 1.5 version offers support for additional smart home device categories, including cameras, closures (garage doors, shades, awnings, gates) and soil sensors for advanced garden and lawn care.

Additionally, Matter 1.5 covers advanced energy management so devices can support standardized exchange of energy data among utilities, grid operators and energy services. Matter 1.5 also enables more efficient and reliable transmission of large data sets through more robust support for operation over TCP transport, which can lead to better performance, efficiency and battery life.

Matter testing and certification services from UL Solutions

As an active member of the Matter working group and an Authorized Testing Laboratory for Matter, UL Solutions offers Matter 1.5 certification testing and Matter Platform certification testing.  

Our global laboratories follow standardized testing plans and have synchronized reporting systems, so you can expect consistent results no matter where you do business with us. We respond to customer needs, including accelerated product launches, to meet surge demands for nearly all your smart device testing, verification and compliance needs in one location, increasing efficiency and decreasing costs and time to market launch.  

Additionally, UL Solutions offers remote witnessed testing that allows you to see in real time how we test your products without the hassle of spending time and money traveling to a test laboratory.

Our comprehensive Matter services include:

• Matter certification testing
• Matter Rapid Re-Certification Program
• Pretest services
• Advisory services – We’ll help you understand Matter certification requirements, test setup and the compliance process.
• Interoperability testing

Currently, products enabled for Matter 1.5 include:  

Matter certification helps demonstrate that smart devices can function reliably together. For consumers, the Matter certification helps build confidence regarding consistent setup and multi-admin works across and with multiple ecosystems.

Why UL Solutions for Matter testing? 

CSA’s Matter working group members are already trying to define additional device types to be supported in future Matter releases. UL Solutions is an active member of the Matter working group, and our engineers have an average of 15 years of experience in the smart home technologies and certification fields.

Leverage our expertise to enhance your product development process. Our pre-compliance testing may help you detect and resolve potential design flaws early in the process to reduce design costs and accelerate market launch.

As an accredited test laboratory for Bluetooth SIG, Thread, Zigbee and Matter, we can offer end-to-end service offerings for IoT certifications, including traditional electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, safety testing services and interoperability services.