The latest Matter update improves camera streaming
The most notable update is more efficient camera streaming that will help reduce bandwidth demands when multiple people or systems are accessing the same feed. With Matter 1.5.1, cameras can simultaneously stream multiple video streams with quality settings tailored to their use. A video recorder would get a high-resolution stream for archiving purposes, while a lower resolution stream optimized for mobile devices would be delivered to phones and tablets.
Other improvements include additional support for HEIC images which offer better quality and smaller file sizes than JPEGs, as well as HLS and DASH streaming formats for “greater compatibility with streaming technologies widely used by modern cloud and media platforms.” Matter 1.5.1 will also introduce improved positioning and movement for pan-tilt-zoom cameras, while doorbells will be able to play more than the default chime when the button is pressed – including fun seasonal alternatives – and trigger automations when the chime starts playing.
