Conference PaperComparing Smart-Home Devices that Use the Matter ProtocolZegeye, Wondimu; Mangar, Ravindra; Qian, Jingyu; Morris, Vinton; Khanafer, Mounib; Kornegay, Kevin; Pierson, Timothy J; Kotz, DavidThis paper analyzes Google Home, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, and Amazon Alexa platforms, focusing on their integration with the Matter protocol. Matter is a connectivity standard developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) for the smart-home industry. By examining key features and qualitative metrics, this study aims to provide valuable insights for consumers and industry professionals in making informed decisions about smart-home devices. We conducted (from May to August 2024) a comparative analysis to explore how Google Home Nest, Apple HomePod Mini, Samsung SmartThings station, and Amazon Echo Dot platforms leverage the power of Matter to provide seamless and integrated smart-home experiences.IEEE2025-01-10106183561 to 6979-8-3315-0805-0https://doi.org/10.1109/CCNC54725.2025.109760491955805Las Vegas, NV, USANational Science Foundation