Samsung has started an early access programme for selected companies to test their first Matter compatible products.

“As the anticipation and excitement grows for the Matter standard, we have accelerated our progress, announcing a partner early access programme with select strategic companies to test their first-ever Matter-compatible products,” said a company blog.

Aeotec, Aqara, Eve Systems, Leedarson, Nanoleaf, Netatmo, Sengled, Wemo, WiZ and Yale are the first to participate in the programme.

“As a founding member of Matter, we are excited about this development, as well as the opportunity for partners to test their devices and Matter interoperability with hub-enabled devices and through the SmartThings app,” said the statement.

The companies can use the SmartThings app for seamless onboarding of their devices.

“As pioneers in the smart home industry from the very beginning, we strongly believe that Matter will become the de facto standard in every smart home in the world,” said the statement. “This is why we have, and will continue to, invest heavily in Matter.”

At its annual developer conference, Samsung announced that Matter would allow Samsung’s Galaxy devices, TVs and Family Hub appliances to have versatile connectivity options through SmartThings. Integrating SmartThings hub functionality into these devices should make it easier for users to experience the benefits of connected living without the need for a separate smart home hub.

“While the launch of Matter later this year remains a significant milestone for SmartThings and the Connectivity Standards Alliance, the partner early access programme has created tremendous near-term excitement for SmartThings and select companies,” said the statement. “It reflects the increasing demand for more interoperable, flexible and private smart home solutions that have the power to make mass smart home adoption a not-so-far reality.”