Powercast set to show Matter integration for wireless power

Powercast is to show wireless, battery-free sensors that integrate into smart-home ecosystems using the Matter connectivity standard and Thread wireless protocol.

Matter and the IEEE802.15.4 Thread protocol are being used by Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings and this allows the sensors to be installed without the need for home wiring or batteries.

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One RF transmitter will power all RF-enabled sensors installed up to 25 feet away, so placing one transmitter in each room will create a wireless power network (WPN) able to power all sensors throughout a home. 

This keeps batteries out of landfill and has led to Powercast being awarded an innovation award by the Consumer Electronics Show 2025, to be held in Lad Vegas in early January.

“Over the last 20 years, Powercast’s wireless power has saved hundreds of millions of batteries from landfills, so we are honoured CES recognized our efforts to reduce waste and support a greener future,” said Charles Greene, COO and CTO of Powercast. “Our solution for sustainable wireless sensors eliminates charging, replacing or disposing of batteries because battery-free sensors are wirelessly charged, perpetually powered, and provide 24/7 intelligence with zero downtime.”