Apple has been a founding member of Matter, along with Google, Samsung, and Amazon, from its inception. All three smartphone manufacturers have announced publicly that their smartphones and tablets will be Matter controllers, which means they will be able to connect Matter products to your smart home network.
Some screenshots that have also leaked today suggest that Google is well on its way to including a Matter Accessories area into its operating system. According to Android Police, a Matter Devices & Services section has emerged in certain users’ Google account settings, with a request to connect a new Matter device and the option to display a notice when Matter devices are nearby. This hints at another important aspect of Matter: a more simplified, standardized setup for smart home devices.
