# Revolutionizing IoT Design: Flux Brings Arduino-Based Matter Projects to Life Explore how Flux enables Arduino-based Matter IoT projects with ready-to-use hardware, reference designs, and tools to build smart devices faster. Written by [Jharwin Barrozo](https://flux.seobdtools.com/jharwinbarrozo) Published Feb 2024 - 4 min read [![Two blurred Arduino boards placed at the background and an upcoming Arduino Matter Board at the foreground. Arduino and Silicon Labs team up to make the Matter protocol accessible to all](https://flux.seobdtools.com/p/assets/blogs/arduino-matter/main.webp)](#) ## If you're a lover of smart home devices, you're likely buzzing with excitement over Arduino's recent collaboration with Silicon Labs. We are too, and we’re even more excited to bring the power of this collaboration to life on Flux. As of today, we’re excited to announce that engineers can fully design Arduino-based Matter boards with Flux. ### **What is Matter and Its Significance in IoT?** The Matter protocol is growing to become a cornerstone of the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart home industries, offering a unified, secure, and reliable framework for connected devices. Developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), Matter was developed to simplify the complexity of IoT by ensuring that devices from various manufacturers can seamlessly communicate with each other. At its core, Matter is an IP-based connectivity protocol that leverages common networking technologies such as Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Thread to facilitate communication among smart devices. By adopting a universal approach, Matter enables devices to interact over existing networks, removing the need for proprietary bridges or gateways. This interoperability is achieved through a standardized application layer that operates on top of these networks, ensuring devices can understand each other regardless of the manufacturer. Even Zigbee devices can connect with Matter using a gateway device. Prior to the introduction of Matter, the smartthings market was extremely fragmented, with myriad communication protocols leading to compatibility issues and a challenging user experience. Consumers would find themselves locked into a single ecosystem or struggle to integrate new devices into their existing setups. For example, a connected home might have to choose between Apple's ecosystem, with Siri, the Apple Homekit and the Homepod Mini, or Google's ecosystem, with Google Assistant, Google Home, and Google Nest. A smart plug that might support Amazon Alexa-enabled smart speakers might not support smart lighting from Nanoleaf. Matter addresses these pain points by providing a common language for smart home devices, fostering an environment where products from different ecosystems can coexist and operate in harmony. ### Silicon Labs and Arduino Democratize IoT and Matter The news that has us so excited is Silicon Labs and Arduino’s recent partnership aimed at democratizing the IoT through the Matter protocol. The partnership focuses on integrating Silicon Labs' advanced hardware with Arduino's extensive libraries and development environment to support Matter. On Arduino’s side, their team created a custom library and Arduino core for Matter-supported Silicon Labs microcontrollers. The major hardware involved in this partnership are Silicon Labs’ MG24 Series Wireless SoCs and the MGM240 Wireless Modules, as well as supported development boards including the xG24 Explorer Kit and the SparkFun Thing Plus Matter MGM240P. Even more exciting is that, in the near future, the two companies will be releasing a brand new Arduino Nano board based around the MGM240 module. Ultimately, the partnership is so important because it underscores the growing importance of Matter in the IoT and smartthings ecosystems. By combining Silicon Labs' cutting-edge wireless solutions with Arduino's accessible development tools, this alliance aims to empower developers, from hobbyists to professionals, to create innovative, Matter-compliant smart home products with ease. ### Unleashing IoT and Matter with Flux Like the CSA, Flux is fully invested in democratizing technology. So now it’s Flux’s turn to contribute to the IoT community. We’re excited to be supporting Arduino and Silicon Labs’ partnership by introducing a new Matter-compatible hardware lineup to the Flux community. With available devices including the MG24 SoC, the MGM240 module, and development boards such as the xG24-EK2703A Developer Kit and the SparkFun Thing Plus Matter, Flux is your home for all things IoT. Not to mention our already-existing support for dozens of other components and modules from Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Seeed Studio, and more. But sometimes, just having access to the parts is not enough. Ever stared at your Arduino, teeming with ideas but wondering, "Where do I even start?" We've all been there. But with Flux, those days are history. Flux offers the perfect solution to significantly lowering the learning curve for hardware design. By providing reference designs and modules, and allowing users to fork and customize existing projects, Flux empowers designers to bring their unique IoT devices to life without ever having to start from scratch. Just Fork a project, tweak it, and boom—you're not just making a device, you're crafting the future. So whether you’re a hobbyist developing a prototype for your smart home or you’re a seasoned professional building the next generation of home automation, anything is possible with Flux. ### Unleashing Creativity in IoT Development So, what are you waiting for? Dive into the exciting world of Arduino-based Matter projects with Flux. Bend the rules, break the mold, and bring your unique visions to life. We can't wait to see the magic you'll create with these new tools. Welcome to the future of IoT design, where your imagination is the only limit. Let's make something amazing together with Flux. To learn more about Flux and the new Matter hardware, [contact sales today!](https://flux.seobdtools.com/p/contact-sales) ## About the author [Jharwin Barrozo](https://flux.seobdtools.com/jharwinbarrozo) Electronics Engineer at Flux Jharwin is an electronics engineer mainly focused on satellites. He built his own ground station using Flux to monitor RF activities on the International Space Station. Find him on Flux [@jharwinbarrozo](https://flux.ai/jharwinbarrozo) Let’s start building Build your big idea together with Flux. All you need to do is describe what you want to make, or what problem you want to solve. Flux will work with you to make it a reality. ![Close-up photo of a PCB made with Flux, with an ESP32 module, buttons, and a microSD slot.](https://flux.seobdtools.com/p/assets/blogs/miscellaneous/sidebar-cta-pcb.webp) [Try it Free](https://flux.seobdtools.com/signup) ## More in Step-by-Step Projects & Templates [ ![Two custom macro pads designed using Flux and powered by Raspberry Pi Pico. The pads feature 12 mechanical switches with per-key white keycaps, two rotary encoders for additional control, and a slide potentiometer for precise adjustments. 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On the right, there's a physical representation of the IoT device, which is an assembled and operational LoRa IoT Sensor Node powered by a battery pack and RP2040 microcontroller. The node is connected to a long, black antenna, indicating its capability to communicate over LoRa (Long Range) wireless networks, commonly used in agriculture for remote monitoring and control. The setup suggests its application in smart agriculture solutions, utilizing IoT technology to collect and transmit data for agricultural purposes.](https://flux.seobdtools.com/p/assets/blogs/green-dot-board-how-to/main.webp) ### How to design and deploy a LoRa IoT sensor node with RP2040 14 Min Read](https://flux.seobdtools.com/p/blog/how-to-design-and-deploy-a-lora-iot-sensor-node-with-rp2040)[ ![Using copilot to help design a webcam based on Omnivision's image sensor. 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