Authored by Paulo Chaínho and Filipe Cabral Pinto, Altice Labs, April 2023

This whitepaper examines the evolution of the telecommunications industry towards a smarter ecosystem, focusing on connected homes and smart home standards like Matter. It explores how security, energy management, and entertainment systems are being integrated to create seamless user experiences. The paper also highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital interactions and transformed consumption patterns in smart homes.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Connected Home, Cybersecurity/Privacy, Energy Efficiency/Management, Internet of Things (IoT), Matter, Connectivity Standards