September 2, 2026 – Beaverton, OR – Matter 1.5 Specification Released
The Connectivity Standards Alliance has released Matter 1.5, the latest version of the smart home interoperability standard. The release includes significant enhancements for occupancy sensing, adding standardized configuration attributes for PIR sensors and other occupancy detection devices.
Key new features include configurable sensitivity and hold time through the Matter standard, allowing users to adjust sensor behavior through their smart home platform. The specification also adds diagnostic information reporting and standardized occupancy sensor types.
“Matter 1.5 makes it easier for manufacturers to create interoperable occupancy sensors,” said a CSA spokesperson. “Users can now adjust sensitivity and hold time consistently across different brands.”
Several manufacturers have already announced Matter 1.5 compliance for their PIR sensors, including Aqara, Eve Systems, and Philips Hue. Certification testing is available now through authorized test labs.