CSA, NFC Partner on Proximity-Based Matter Connectivity Standard

The Connectivity Standards Alliance is partnering with NFC Forum to find solutions that bridge interoperability gaps in the smart home market, the associations said Thursday. The liaison agreement allows the two groups to explore ways to use NFC’s proximity-based connectivity technology with CSA standards in areas including commissioning and proof of possession, they said. NFC is fast, easy and efficient using “zero power technology,” and it can improve the user experience securely, said CSA. They will collaborate on technical and certification initiatives to improve the commissioning process for Matter, looking at “tap to commission” as a possible option using NFC, and to support proof of possession capabilities for emerging standards in the access control space, CSA said. Collaborations will be done under the working group structure of each organization, with agreement by both organizations to share technical information and market requirements regarding NFC, beginning with Matter, CSA said.