Matter 1.5.1 reduces smart-home camera bandwidth use via per-feed streaming
Technology
Matter just dropped its 1.5.1 update, making smart-home cameras way more efficient.
Now you can stream multiple video feeds at once, each at its own quality level, so your devices use less bandwidth.
Matter adds HEIC and HLS/DASH support
The update adds support for HEIC images (think better pictures, smaller files) and introduces HLS/DASH streaming for smoother cloud compatibility.
Pan-tilt-zoom cameras now move more precisely, and video doorbells can play fun chimes, including seasonal ones, and even trigger automations when the chime starts playing.
All in all, it's a nice upgrade if you're into smart-home tech.