Matter 1.5 Adds Camera Support: What Changes for Smart Homes?

On November 20, 2025, the Connectivity Standards Alliance announced Matter 1.5. This release expanded the standard with cameras together with device groups such as closures, soil sensors and additional energy-management capabilities. For Smart Home systems, Matter Camera adds a standardized integration layer, but it does not make every ecosystem expose the same camera feature set.

What changes with cameras in Matter 1.5?

Matter 1.5 allows manufacturers and ecosystems to build, certify and support cameras through a more standardized device model. This can reduce dependence on proprietary integrations for basic functions, while actual capabilities still depend on the camera, firmware and target platform.

Aqara Camera Hub G350 as a 2026 example

The source article records Aqara announcing Camera Hub G350 as a Matter-certified camera using Matter 1.5 camera support to connect directly with compatible Matter platforms. Aqara highlights experiences such as live view, two-way talk and notifications, while explicitly noting that Matter Camera support and the capabilities exposed depend on the target ecosystem.

Matter Camera does not mean every platform has the same features

A Matter-certified camera still depends on the capabilities of the destination ecosystem. Live view may be available while PTZ, presets, AI recognition, video history, privacy zones or storage functions can differ between Aqara Home and other Matter platforms.

Matter does not replace AI, storage or security design

Matter addresses interoperability, while camera quality and advanced functions still depend on the device hardware and software. Camera selection should therefore also evaluate resolution, field of view, AI, privacy mode, microSD/NAS/cloud storage and the applicable data policy.

For Camera Hub G350, the source article records Aqara's Privacy Mode with a physical cover when the camera is turned off. It also records microSD support up to 512 GB, 24/7 recording, NAS backup through the memory card and cloud options depending on the associated service.

What stands out about Camera Hub G350?

The source article records a dual-lens design: a 4K 3840 × 2160 wide camera plus a 2.5K 2560 × 1440 tele camera, with hybrid zoom up to 9×. Aqara also documents dual-band 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi 6 and the ability to operate as a hub in the Aqara ecosystem.

What does Matter Camera mean for Apple Home?

Matter creates another standardized integration path, but a Matter camera should not automatically be assumed to provide full HomeKit Secure Video, the sensor's maximum resolution or all Aqara AI capabilities. Actual behavior needs to be checked against the current Apple Home version, camera firmware and related services at deployment time.

Checklist before choosing a Matter camera

• Confirm the exact model and firmware sold for the target region.
• Check how far the target ecosystem supports Matter Camera.
• Define requirements for live view, two-way talk, AI, PTZ and video history.
• Decide local, NAS or cloud storage before handover.
• Verify 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi coverage at the installation point.
• Separate Matter-standardized functions from Aqara Home-specific capabilities.

Verification sources recorded in the Vietnamese article

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