NXP UG10178: Quick Start to Matter Demo with FRDM-RW612 and FRDM-MCXW71

Introduction to Matter and NXP's Role

Matter is an emerging, unified connectivity standard designed to enhance interoperability and security within the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem, particularly for smart home and building devices. NXP Semiconductors provides scalable and secure platforms that enable developers to create a wide range of Matter-enabled devices, from end nodes to gateways, accelerating product innovation and time-to-market.

About This Document

This document serves as a comprehensive, step-by-step guide for setting up and running a Matter demonstration project utilizing NXP's development platforms. It details the process of configuring Matter over Wi-Fi and Thread, using an Android device with the NXP Matter controller tool, and operating the FRDM-RW612 and FRDM-MCXW71 development boards. Instructions cover building binaries from source code and flashing the target devices.

For additional product information and resources related to NXP's Matter offerings, please visit the NXP website: NXP Matter Resources.

Key Features Covered

• Hardware and software prerequisites for the Matter demo.
• Building and flashing applications for FRDM-RW612 and FRDM-MCXW71 boards.
• Setting up and using the NXP Android Matter controller application.
• Commissioning, binding, and unbinding devices within a Matter network.
• Exploring multi-admin capabilities for shared device control.
• Troubleshooting common setup issues.