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Arduino Nano Matter Board Now Supports Zigbee Protocol

Brief written by the FOSSWire AI editor from Arduino Official Blog

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Key Takeaway

The Arduino Nano Matter board can now communicate using the Zigbee protocol after updating the Arduino core for Silicon Labs to version 5.0.

Summary

The Arduino Nano Matter board has been updated to support the Zigbee protocol, allowing it to join smart home networks. This is in addition to its existing support for Matter over Thread and Bluetooth LE. The new Zigbee library provides a simple way to create Zigbee devices, with 14 ready-to-run examples covering 11 device types. The board can also act as a Zigbee coordinator, allowing it to form a network and let devices join.

What's New in Zigbee Support

  • The Arduino Nano Matter board now supports Zigbee protocol with the update of Arduino core for Silicon Labs to version 5.0.
  • The new Zigbee library provides a simple way to create Zigbee devices.
  • 14 ready-to-run examples cover 11 device types, including lights, sensors, and switches.

Why it matters

This update expands the possibilities for Arduino users to create smart home devices and integrate them with existing Zigbee networks. It also provides a new option for users who want to use the Zigbee protocol in their projects.

Original reference: blog.arduino.cc →