Design and Implementation of an IoT-Based Smart Home System Using the Matter Protocol

Abstract

The rapid growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) has significantly accelerated the development of smart home systems, enabling automation, energy efficiency, and enhanced user experience. However, the lack of interoperability among heterogeneous devices and platforms remains a major challenge, resulting in fragmented ecosystems and limited scalability. To address these issues, the Matter protocol has emerged as a unified, IP-based connectivity standard for smart home environments. This paper presents a comprehensive study of the Matter protocol, including its architecture, communication mechanisms, and security model. A practical IoT-based smart home system is designed and implemented using ESP32 platforms and the Matter SDK. The system integrates multiple devices such as smart lighting, switches, smart plugs, and environmental sensors, supporting crossplatform interaction across different ecosystems. Experimental evaluation is conducted under real-world conditions, focusing on interoperability, latency, system stability, and security. The results show that the proposed system achieves reliable crossplatform compatibility, stable network performance, low communication latency, and secure device authentication. Additionally, the system maintains core functionality even under limited network conditions, demonstrating strong robustness. These findings confirm that the Matter protocol is a promising solution for building scalable, secure, and interoperable next-generation smart home systems.