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Matter overview
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Watch the following video for a brief introduction to Matter.

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The following are some of the key features of Matter:

* Addressing issues of interoperability, choice and ease-of-use.
* Enabling easier, faster, less costly IoT development and increased innovation investments.
* Breaking new ground with a reference, open-source Matter stack delivered by `Connectivity Standards Alliance`_.
* Enabling accelerated adoption in smart home, building and commercial use.

The following pages provide a brief overview of the Matter structure, in accordance with `Matter specifications <CSA Specifications Download Request_>`_.

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   architecture
   data_model
   int_model
   network_topologies
   security
   commissioning
   multi_fabrics
   dfu
   bridge
   dev_model
   integration
