Nordic Semiconductor enables Matter 1.3 certified smart smoke and carbon monoxide detector modules

HooRii Technology's modules use Nordic's nRF52840 SoC to provide reliable ultra-low-power wireless Matter 1.3 connectivity

OSLO, Norway – September 19, 2024 – Nordic Semiconductor design partner HooRii Technology has launched a Matter 1.3 certified module that enables smart smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors to trigger an audible alarm in an emergency and send near real-time notifications to connected devices within the Matter ecosystem . Designed for IoT device OEMs, the “HooRii Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm” module features Nordic’s nRF52840 SoC. The multiprotocol SoC is ideal for developing Matter connected home products and transmits over a Thread connection, with new devices provisioned to the network over a Bluetooth® LE connection.

“The HooRii smoke and carbon monoxide alarm module solution, powered by Matter 1.3 and Nordic technology, delivers exceptional security, integration, and user experience for the modern smart home,” said Ethan Liu, CTO of HooRii Technology . “For manufacturers, the module optimizes design and development, reducing time to market. For consumers, it enhances security, integrates seamlessly with other smart home devices, and provides reliable connectivity with minimal maintenance.”

The module is available in two versions, one with an internal antenna (12 x 10 mm) and the other with an external antenna (10 x 10 mm). Both versions integrate a photoelectric sensor for smoke detection and an electrochemical sensor for carbon monoxide detection, and are powered by the 64 MHz Arm® Cortex® M4 processor of the Nordic nRF52840 SoC, which is designed to support floating point (FP) and digital signal processing (DSP) calculations typical in high-end wireless applications.

Fully automatic power management

In addition to the Arm processor and multi-protocol support, the nRF52840 SoC also uses a fully automatic power management system, configurable power modes and optimized wireless connectivity to minimize power consumption, thereby greatly extending the battery life of the HooRii smoke and carbon monoxide alarm module when it is idle. The module runs on the HooRiiOS operating system, which provides development-free Matter firmware and uses HooRii Technology's "HPLS" (HooRii Production Line Service) technology to provide centralized online production management and quality testing for mass production of Matter devices on the production line.

Liu continued: “HooRii Technology and Nordic have established a strong partnership, working together to significantly improve the connectivity and performance of smart smoke and carbon monoxide detectors using this module. By integrating Nordic’s nRF52840 SoC, the module provides reliable, stable connectivity and ultra-low power consumption, which is essential for any home smoke and carbon monoxide detection device.

nRF Connect SDK supports Matter and Thread

“Nordic’s nRF Connect SDK was also instrumental in the development of our AT Command Code, which facilitates various functions and controls such as sensor reporting, data retrieval, wireless communication, and Matter setup. The nRF Connect SDK’s support for Matter and Thread made it easier for us to integrate AT Command functionality with the device’s communication stack, ensuring seamless operation within the broader smart home ecosystem. The SDK’s comprehensive documentation and example projects also accelerated our development process.”