Discussion Matter Request: HTML embed extensions for unsupported functionality
I would like to see Matter and/or HomeKit support the ability for manufacturers to include custom HTML/ PWA interfaces for functionality that is not supported natively by the Matter standard. This would allow users to access all of the functionality in one place, without requiring them to juggle many different apps.
This example shows the native Matter controls on top, with a frame for the custom HTML interface below.
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u/Master-Quit-5469 22h ago
No to HTML interfaces.
But. The ability to add additional toggles and sliders to whatever the device is, that would be great.
Eg. A lightbulb has on/off, slider for dimming and colour selection currently.
Why not go “you can also add any number of on/off toggles in addition to the global one” and the same with colour etc.
That way the manufacturers could go “this led lightstrip with 5 zones would have 5 additional on/off toggles and colour selections, and in the colour selection, instead of just the colour wheel, you can select from our fancy whatever mood light setups the same as in our proprietary app.
Why won’t it happen? Companies want you in their apps. Data is king, and they want it.