Google Home now controls Philips Hue lights locally over Matter, cutting cloud dependency for device commands.
This matters because local control means faster response times and functionality that survives internet outages. Matter's promise has always been local-first interoperability, and Google Home is finally delivering on that for one of the most widely deployed smart lighting ecosystems.
The full article breaks down exactly which devices qualify and how the update rolls out, details worth confirming before assuming your setup benefits.
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