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Silicon Labs Matter GitHub v2.3.0-1.3 GA

Releases notes may be truncated on GitHub. Full text can be found here: github.com/SiliconLabs/matter/releases/tag/v2.3.0-1.3

Versions

These versions are automatically included in our Matter release, listed here for informational purposes only.

  • Matter: 5bb5c9e
  • Gecko SDK: v4.4.2: e359ba4
  • Thread
  • Wi-Fi
    • WiSeConnect 3 SDK: v3.1.3.4 (SiWx917 SoC, SiWx917 NCP)
    • WiSeConnect SDK: 2.8.2 (RS9116)
    • WF200 does not use WiSeConnect SDK, it uses Gecko SDK components

Features

This is the v2.3.0-1.3 release of the Silicon Labs Matter GitHub repo. This release is intended for developers who wish to run a Matter Demo over Thread (15.4) or Wi-Fi, and also manually build examples on the command line and through VS Code.

  • To get started, read these release notes for features and known issues and follow the README for instructions on how to run demos and build examples.
  • For issues, log them on the issues tab of the repo.

NOTE:

  • This release will provide long-term support for series 0/1 devices. Going forward, future releases will only support series 2/3 devices.
  • Silicon Labs Matter GitHub is being phased out in favor of using the Matter GSDK Extension that is available through Studio and standalone via SLC-CLI.

Release Highlights

  • Matter 1.3 solution for Thread (MG12, MG24), Wi-Fi NCP platforms (MG24/RS9116, MG24/WF200, MG24/SiWx917) and Wi-Fi SoC platform (SiWx917).
    • Long Idle Time ICDs are ready for integration.
    • Provides Multi-chip OTA functionality support (EFR32-Thread only).
    • Adds Provisioning 2.0 Support for EFR32 and SiWx917 SoC.
  • Works using Gecko SDK v4.4.2 and WiSeConnect SDK v3.1.3.4.
  • Provides targeted improvements for Wi-Fi platforms.
    • Stability and sleep improvements for SiWx917 SoC have been added for both the TA and M4.
    • Enables LCD and OTA support (M4 image only) for MG24+SiWx917 NCP.
  • Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements.

Issues fixed in this release

  • [MATTER SDK] Fixed total-operational-hours attribute to not reset to 0 after reboot. (UID:1274297)
  • [MATTER SDK] Fixed boot-count attribute to reset to 0 after factory reset. (UID:1275507)
  • [OT STACK] Fixed issue with DUT leaving thread network when doing on-network commissioning on a third fabric. (UID:1237308)
  • [DOCUMENTATION] Added Moving of Matter Attestation Credentials KBA for Attestation Credentials conflicting with Lockbits in Series 2. (UID:1235425)

General

  • Documentation provided for running pre-compiled demos and for building examples manually, for example through the VS Code development environment.
    • Instructions are provided for building on Linux, Mac and Windows.
  • Reference guides are provided for various technical topics in the Table of Contents under Developer Reference.

Thread

In order to run Matter over Thread, a developer must have at least two Silicon Labs EFR-based devices and a Raspberry Pi with a >32 GB SD Card.

Thread support for the following boards

  • MG24 boards:
    • BRD4186C / SLWSTK6006A / Wireless Starter Kit / 2.4GHz@10dBm
    • BRD4187C / SLWSTK6006A / Wireless Starter Kit / 2.4GHz@20dBm
    • BRD2601B / MG24 Explorer Kit
    • BRD4316A / SLWSTK6006A / Wireless Start Kit / 2.4GHz@10dBm
    • BRD4317A / SLWSTK6006A / Wireless Starter Kit/ 2.4GHz@20dBm
    • BRD4318A / SLWSTK6006A / MGM24 Module / 2.4GHz@10dBm
    • BRD4319A / SLWSTK6006A / Wireless Starter Kit/ 2.4GHz@20dBm
    • BRD2703A / MG24 Explorer Kit
    • BRD2704A / SLWSTK6006A / MGM24 Module
  • MG12 boards:
    • EFR32MG12 Development Kit
    • BRD4161A / SLWSTK6000B / Wireless Starter Kit / 2.4GHz@19dBm
    • BRD4162A / SLWSTK6000B / Wireless Starter Kit / 2.4GHz@10dBm
    • BRD4163A / SLWSTK6000B / Wireless Starter Kit / 2.4GHz@19dBm
    • BRD4164A / SLWSTK6000B / Wireless Starter Kit / 2.4GHz@19dBm
    • BRD4166A / SLTB004A / Thunderboard Sense 2 / 2.4GHz@10dBm
    • BRD4170A / SLWSTK6000B / Multiband Wireless Starter Kit / 2.4GHz@19dBm, 915MHz@19dBm
    • BRD4304A / SLWSTK6000B / MGM12P Module / 2.4GHz@17dBm

Thread support for the following applications

  • Light
  • Light Switch
  • Lock
  • Window Covering
  • Thermostat
  • On/Off plug
  • Sensor
  • Dishwasher

Wi-Fi

In order to run Matter over Wi-Fi, a developer must have below hardware:

  • Silicon Labs Wireless starter/development kit (WSTK/WPK)
  • Silicon Labs Wi-Fi development Kits & boards
    • For SoC variants, SiWx917 SoC Common flash boards (refer to the board details below).
    • For Network Co-Processor (NCP) variants,
      • Silicon Labs EFR32 - is used as a host processor and, with the WF200, provides Bluetooth LE capabilities
      • Silicon Labs Wi-Fi Processor
        • RS9116 development kit
        • WF200 expansion board
        • SiWx917 NCP expansion board
  • Raspberry Pi with a >32 GB SD Card

Wi-Fi support for the following boards

  • SoC mode:
  • NCP mode:
    • MG24 boards:
      • BRD4186C / SLWSTK6006A / Wireless Starter/Pro Kit / 2.4GHz@10dBm
      • BRD4187C / SLWSTK6006A / Wireless Starter/Pro Kit / 2.4GHz@10dBm
    • Wi-Fi Dev Kit
      • RS9116
      • SiWx917
        • SiWx917-EB4346A
      • WF200
        • WF200 / Single Band Wi-Fi Expansion Board / 2.4GHz
    • Interconnect board (included in the Wi-Fi kits)
    • SPI Cable (included in the RS9116 kit)
    • Jumper Cables (included in the RS9116 kit)

Wi-Fi support for the following standard applications

  • Light
  • Lock
  • Light Switch
    • Note: This App is supported for SiWx917 SoC device combination only.
  • Window Covering
  • On/Off plug
  • Thermostat
    • Note: This App is supported for SiWx917 SoC device combination but with alpha quality.
  • Dishwasher
  • Sensor

Wi-Fi Sleepy End Device (SED) support for the following applications

  • Lock (ICD is enabled by default)
    • With chip-tool
    • With EFR32xG24 with RS9116, WF200, SiWx917 NCP, SiWx917 SoC
  • Window Covering
    • With chip-tool
    • With EFR32xG24 with RS9116, WF200, SiWx917 NCP, SiWx917 SoC
  • Thermostat
    • With chip-tool
    • With EFR32xG24 with RS9116, WF200, SiWx917 NCP, SiWx917 SoC
  • Light Switch
    • With chip-tool
    • With SiWx917 SoC

Reference guide to enable the sleepy functionality for Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi Sleepy End devices.

Note:

  • Added configuration to override M4 sleep mode for SiWx917 SoC
    • By default, M4 is active and TA will be in sleep mode. This configuration provides high stability.
    • To enable both M4 and TA sleep modes, enable the flag si917_m4_sleep_enabled = true in the build command

Changes in this release

  • Adds Matter support for WiSeConnect 3.1.3.4 SDK on SiWx917 SoC & NCP boards.
  • Enabled LCD support for MG24+917 NCP device combinations.
  • Enabled OTA (M4 image only) support for MG24+917 NCP device combinations.
  • Stability improvements have been added for both the TA and M4.

Note: Firmware for RS9116, SiWx917 NCP & SiWx917 SoC can be found in the Matter Software Artifacts page within the documentation or Assets section of the release notes.

Supported

  • Matter Demos (pre-built binary images) on the SiWx917 Common Flash device.
  • Networks with up to 12 devices including up to 6 IoT devices, and a single EFR-9116 or EFR-WF200 or EFR-SiWx917 NCP mode device combination.
  • Certificate Provisioning 2.0 for Matter Device Attestation Credentials on SiWx917 SoC.
  • OTA functionality on SiWx917 SoC (both M4 and TA upgrades) and NCP devices (Only M4 upgrade)
  • LCD functionality on SiWx917 SoC & NCP devices.
  • ICD functionality on SiWx917 SoC & NCP devices.
  • WPA3 functionality on SiWx917 SoC & NCP devices.

Not supported in this release

  • SiWx917 SoC features
    • PSA Crypto and Key Wrapping
    • Flash locking
  • Multi-OTA feature.
  • SiWx917 SoC 1.6 MB Common flash board variants - BRD4338A are no longer supported.
    • Note: Please contact Silicon Labs to convert 1.6MB to 1.8MB mode.
  • External Flash on EFR32xG24 with RS9116 or SiWx917 (planned in a future release).
  • OTA Updates with Internal Flash on EFR32xG24 with WF200.
  • Changing the WLAN connection region at runtime on RS9116 and WF200.
  • Connection to APs using Enterprise security modes (only Personal WPAx security modes are supported).

Unify

Unify Matter Bridge

In order to expose Zigbee and Z-Wave devices to a Matter fabric with the Unify Matter Bridge, you need to set up the Unify ecosystem with a Raspberry Pi 4, Z-Wave, and a Zigbee protocol controller. A more detailed guide on setting up this ecosystem can be found in the Unify documentation.

The Unify Matter Bridge supports bridging the following clusters for Z-Wave/Zigbee devices
  • Bridge Device Information
  • Level
  • OnOff
  • Identify
  • Group
  • Color Control
  • Occupancy Sensing
  • Temperature Measurement
  • Illuminance Measurement
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Flow Measurement
  • RelativeHumidity Measurement
  • Thermostat
  • Door Lock
Controlling the Z-Wave/Zigbee devices is supported with the following Matter controllers
  • Chip-tool
  • Google Home

Matter Protocol Controller

The Unify Matter Protocol Controller enables Matter capable thread devices on a Matter fabric accessible on a Unify network. Currently, this is an alpha release with limited support to only the OnOff cluster.

Changes in this release:

  • Support for Door Lock cluster is added to Unify Matter Bridge.
  • Unify Matter Bridge setup time improved by including it as part of Unify Portable Runtime.
  • BLE commissioning support is added to Unify Matter Bridge (Alpha quality)

Ecosystems

This release has been tested for commissioning and control with the following Ecosystems on the hardware and software versions listed below:

Google

  • Silicon Labs Device:
    • Thread: BRD4187C EFR32MG24
      • App: lighting-app
    • Wi-Fi: SiWx917 SoC
      • App: lighting-app, lock-app, on-off-app, window-app
  • Google Hub:
    • Thread: 
      • Hardware: Google Nest Hub 
      • Software: Hub Software Version: 16.20231130.3.59
    • Wi-Fi: 
      • Hardware: GUIK2
      • Software: Hub Software Version: Chromcast 3.72.396338  
  • Phone
    • Thread:
      • Hardware: Google Pixel 6a
      • Software: Android 14
    • Wi-Fi:
      • Hardware: OPPO Reno CPH1919
      • Software: Android version 12
    • App Software: 
      • Google Home version: 3.15.1.4
  • Access Point:
    • Wi-Fi: ASUS XT8

Apple

  • Silicon Labs Device:
    • Thread: BRD4186C EFR32MG24
      • App: lighting-app
    • Wi-Fi: SiWx917 SoC
      • App: lighting-app, lock-app, on-off-app, window-app
  • Apple Hub: 
    • Thread:
      • Hardware: Apple TV Model MXH02LL/A
      • Software: 17.4 
    • Wi-Fi
      • Hardware: Apple Home Pod Mini (Model A23472)
      • Software: 17.4 
  • Phone:
    • Thread:
      • Hardware: iPhone 13
      • Software: 16.1.1
    • Wi-Fi:
      • Hardware: iPhone SE
      • Software: 17.3.1
  • Access Point:
    • Thread: Asus Ax3000 
    • Wi-Fi: ASUS XT8

Samsung

  • Silicon Labs Device:
    • Thread: BRD4186C EFR32MG24
      • App: lighting-app
    • Wi-Fi: SiWx917 SoC
      • App: lighting-app, lock-app, on-off-app, window-app
  • Samsung Hub:
    • Thread: 
      • Hardware: SmartThings Station
      • Software: 000.050.00010
    • Wi-Fi:
      • Hardware: Smart Things WIFI/HUB (Aeotec) Model: IM6001-V3P01
      • Software: 000.052.00011
  • Phone
    • Thread:
      • Hardware: Pixel 5a
      • Software: Android Version 13
    • Wi-Fi:
      • Hardware: OPPO Reno CPH1919
      • Software: Android version 12
  • App Software:
    • Thread: 1.8.14.26
    • Wi-Fi:  1.8.12.21
  • Access Point:
    • Thread: Asus Ax3000 
    • Wi-Fi: ASUS XT8

Amazon

  • Silicon Labs Device:
    • Thread: BRD4187C EFR32MG24
      • App: lighting-app 
    • Wi-Fi: SiWx917 SoC
      • App: lighting-app, lock-app, on-off-app, window-app
  • Amazon Hub:
    • Thread:
      • Hardware(model): Amazon Echo 4 
      • Device Software version: 10101204356
    • Wi-Fi:
      • Hardware(model): Amazon Echo Dot B7W644
      • Device Software version:  9698499460
  • Phone:
    • Thread:
      • Hardware: Google Pixel 6a
      • Software: Android 14
    • Wi-Fi:
      • Hardware: OPPO Reno CPH1919
      • Software: Android version 12
  • Alexa App Software:
    • Thread:
      • App version: 2023.18
      • Build version: 2.2.550817.0
    • Wi-Fi:
      • App version: 2.2.559721.0
  • Access Point:
    • Wi-Fi: ASUS XT8

Known Issues

General

  • After you sync your development repo to this latest release you may run into build errors such as a ZAP version validation:
    • Checking ZAP from ['zap-cli']: !!! Version validation failed: required at least 2023.4.27, got 2023.4.5 instead 
    • This error indicates that your build environment needs to be updated. To do this run bootstrap via the following command: $source ./scripts/bootstrap.sh 
  • The Amazon Ecosystem requires additional advertising functionality in the device. The Demo images included in this release DO NOT include this functionality. In order to work with the Amazon Ecosystem a developer must build their device image from scratch including the following arguments: "chip_enable_additional_data_advertising=true chip_enable_rotating_device_id=true" An example of a build line would be:
    • ./scripts/examples/gn_efr32_example.sh examples/lighting-app/silabs/efr32 out/lighting-app-additional_advertising BRD4186C chip_enable_additional_data_advertising=true chip_enable_rotating_device_id=true"
  • The Matter device images require approximately 700k in flash space. As a result only a subset of EFR32MG12 and EFR32MG2x devices are supported. For a complete list of devices supported consult the Hardware Requirements page in the documentation.
  • Matter SDK Issues (https://github.com/project-chip/connectedhomeip)
    • BLE Connection/Timeout error occurs occasionally during commissioning with the chip-tool running on Raspberry Pi or Linux (project-chip#16178). Running on these platforms requires an access point with both 2.4GHz and 5GHz capabilities. There is BLE-Wi-Fi interference when connected over the 2.4 GHz channel. This is resolved by connecting the chip-tool device to a 5 GHz SSID and the end device to a 2.4 GHz SSID for the same Wi-Fi network.
  • Intermittent timeout issues during operationalSessionStatus.
  • Incorrect state error sometimes while commissioning another fabric.
  • Ecosystems: Unable to control the sleepy enabled Lock App new latch and unlatch states with Google
  • When using the default test setup pin code without the setup payload being present in nvm, generated QR code printed in logs and shown LCD does not have the correct the correct Product ID. (UID: 1263757)
  • While testing the Apple Ecosystem, we noticed that the DUT could not be controlled in the Apple Home UI after being successfully commissioned. The UI indicates "No Response" from the device.

Thread

  • Silicon Labs has provided a complete image file for the Raspberry Pi that can be flashed onto an SD card to create the "Matter Hub", which is a Raspberry Pi running Ubuntu and including a pre-built version of the Open Thread Border Router (OTBR) and chip-tool. The image we have provided is quite large, ~2 GB. As a result it can take quite a while to download the .zip file and flash it onto an SD card. Depending on your connection the process could take up to half an hour. Regardless, the demo and development experiences using this pre-built image is a much faster process than building the Matter Hub from scratch.
  • Devices using low-power intermittently remain stuck in EM1 between polls. Devices experience expected functionality in-between these intermittent EM1 phases. (UID: 1197733)

Wi-Fi

  • Below issues are observed on SiWx917 SoC:
    • Sleepy apps are yet to be stabilized, while improvement is seen over previous release.
    • OTA Upgrade with LCD enabled (Sleepy Apps), soft reset does not work. Manual reboot is required post upgrade.
    • Randomly observing the NVM corruption issue
    • The device got lost within ~30 minutes after commissioning on sending the unicast commands every 5 sec on the non-sleepy app.
    • Randomly observing "Timeout issues", "resource busy" and "Cancelling incomplete address resolution error" while sending commands
    • Window covering app is not stable and has open/close issues.
    • Sometimes commissioning is failing at step 24/step 26/step 27/step 29. 
    • Matter shell on SiWx917 SoC will only work, when pins 4 & 6 are connected with USB to UART converter. 
    • Ecosystems:
      • Sleepy Lock App is not stable with all eco-systems.
      • Window covering app is not stable and has open/close issues with all eco-systems.
      • Multi-admin not working with all eco-systems.
      • Device goes to offline in 10-15 mins on Apple and Google ecosystem (Light/On-Off Application).
      • Light application not working after power cycle AP on Amazon ecosystem.
  • This release is not validated on the following SiWx917 SoC boards.
    • BRD4325B 
    • BRD4325C 
    • BRD4325G
  • Below issues are observed on SiWx917 NCP:
    • Sleepy apps are yet to be stabilized, while improvement is seen over previous release.
    • Cancelling incomplete address resolution as device is being deleted" is observed when trying to send any unicast command.
  • Sometimes observing LwIP Error:0x03000004 while connecting with 2nd AP.
  • EFR32xG24 with WF200 device combination fail to commission sleepy Lock app.
  • Sometimes non-sleepy apps fail to commission with EFR32xG24 and WF200 device combination.
  • Matter coverage was done on WPA3 & WPA2 APs, observed interoperability issues with one specific AP.
  • Sometimes Hard fault error is observed on RS9116 EVK with light/Thermostat/Window apps.
    • Workaround: When LCD is enabled, in order to reset the RS9116 EVK device properly, reset button to be pressed until the Silabs logo is appeared on the LCD.
  • If the user modifies the discriminator in CHIProjectconfig.h, the modified discriminator is not updated in QR code.
  • RSI Send failure sometimes occurs within 1 hour of commissioning with the RS9116 EVK with Apple/Google Home. To recover from this issue, try one of the following:
    • Reboot the device and wait for 5-10 minutes, or
    • Erase the flash, re-flash the application and repeat commissioning.
  • OTA Update: occasionally, bootloading with latest image does not work with WF200 & EFR32xG24 device combination. This issue is resolved by applying the workaround described in the Wi-Fi FAQ.
  • Commissioning fails with an "out of memory" error when an OpenThread device in the same network was added using an Apple HomePod Mini.
  • TriggerEffect command in Identify cluster does not work on EFR32xG24 with RS9116/WF200.
  • Group commands do not work for some specific access points.
  • When setting up the Ozone Debugger on Mac the location of the JLinkDevices.xml file has moved, Follow this documentation in order to place it in the proper location.

Unify

Unify Matter Bridge
  • Unify Matter Bridge does not do clean shutdown, occasionally the application hangs when shutting down.
  • For OnOff cluster, on a Z-Wave-based Unify bridged endpoint the OnWithTimedOff command does not function as specified in combination with other OnOff commands.
  • For OnOff cluster, on a Z-Wave-based Unify bridged endpoint the OffWaitTime attribute for calculation is incorrect if OffWithEffect/Off command is sent after OnWithTimedOff command.
  • Attribute read of the ColorControl Attributes: Options and EnhancedColorMode fails with some Zigbee devices.
  • Chip Test Suite TC-DGSW-2_03 fails intermittently since CurrentHeapUsed value is greater than CurrentHeapHighWatermark.
Unify Matter Protocol Controller
  • LT feature specific attributes and commands for OnOff cluster are not handled.
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