As the smart home industry grows rapidly, domestic startup WattsMatter (CEO Kim Hak-yong) is attracting attention through its distribution of Matter-based devices and development of on-device AI solutions.

Watts Matter held the '2025 Smart Home/Interior Partners Day' at the El Tower on December 3rd.

At the event, Watts Matter CEO Kim Hak-yong shared the company's achievements and vision, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and expansion, saying, "Smart homes are no longer just a business for large corporations, but a lifestyle service that anyone can participate in."

Although Wattsmatter is a startup founded in February 2024, it has achieved remarkable results in just over two years.

The company successfully completed a 4.7 billion won project by winning the government's "Intelligent Home Service Demonstration and Expansion Project," and has since won numerous prestigious awards, including the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award, the AIoT Innovation Award, and the TTA Test Certification Excellence Award.

We are also actively pursuing intellectual property acquisition through international conference presentations, patent applications, and trademark registrations. Demonstrated technical expertise.

The core competitiveness of smart home devices is international standard certification.

Watts Matter has secured 12 CSA Matter certifications, 7 Tread certifications, and 18 KC certifications, ranking it among the top domestic startups.

This is one of the highest levels in Korea, following Samsung Electronics (25) and LG Electronics (39).

CEO Kim Hak-yong explained, "Matter certification is a prerequisite for entering the global market," and "Our strength lies in enabling consumers to connect various devices regardless of brand."

Wattsmatter goes beyond simply developing devices; it partners with global smart home companies to supply a variety of products domestically.

We are collaborating with companies such as Zenith Smart (lighting, curtains, and blinds), Hyman (smoke detection sensors), and Meros (smart home devices) to certify and distribute Matter-based devices.

Currently, Watts Matter distributes 15 types of Matter devices in Korea, which is more than Samsung and LG.

“Our competitive edge lies in selecting, certifying, and supplying smart devices,” said CEO Kim. “We will provide real value to both consumers and the interior design industry.”

Wattsmatter is going beyond simple distribution and is also accelerating the development of its own technology.

We developed the on-device AI Matter Hub while working on a government project for two years, and are preparing to launch an AI-based smart home controller in the future.

We are also planning an efficient after-sales service solution to resolve maintenance issues after installation.

“The biggest problem in the smart home market is post-installation management,” said CEO Kim.He emphasized, “We will increase consumer satisfaction by establishing a cost-effective maintenance system together with our partners.”

Products supplied by Watts Matter provide practical convenience in daily life.

Radar-based presence sensors go beyond simple motion detection to detect breathing, preventing unnecessary lighting shutdowns and can also be used to manage the safety of elderly people living alone.

Door sensors automatically control lighting when the door is opened, enhancing convenience, and smoke detection sensors provide direct notifications to users, complementing the limitations of existing fire alarm systems.

In this way, Wattsmatter's products go beyond simple IoT devices and contribute to improving the safety and efficiency of daily life.


CEO Kim Hak-yong expressed confidence, saying, “Through partnerships with large corporations, we will be able to reach annual sales of 10 billion won in one fell swoop.”

He also emphasized the need to build a cooperative ecosystem, saying, “Smart homes are a market in which various companies, including telecommunications companies, construction companies, home appliance companies, as well as interior design and installation companies, can participate.”

WattsMatter plans to continue expanding its lineup of Matter-based devices and lead the popularization of smart homes through consumer-friendly pricing policies and securing global certifications.