For years, smart home tech, apps and devices came with a compatibility problem. Now, Apple, Amazon and Google are working together to support a new smart home standard called Matter. It’s supposed to let many smart home gadgets that use Wi-Fi and other common protocols work more seamlessly with others. So what’s Matter, how does it work, and why are these big tech companies playing nice for once? I’ll explain in three minutes. 0:00 Matter: the reason why Big Tech is joining forces 0:35 The History of Matter 1:34 How does Matter work? 2:18 Will Matter really change smart home technology? I’m Dalvin Brown, a WSJ reporter covering personal technology, which includes the latest smart devices, apps and services making an impact on consumers. Subscribe if you're curious about what the latest tech developments mean for you, or if you want to go behind the scenes to find out what’s powering today's digital services. #Matter #SmartHome #DalvinBrown