Build Procedure For Matter + AWS#

The following components are common for all apps and should be modified in the corresponding application-specific .slcp file.

How to Add the Matter + AWS Component#

To add the Matter + AWS component, modify the corresponding application-specific .slcp file.

  - id: matter_aws
    from: matter

To enable the component in Simplicity Studio, add the following components.

• Go to Software components, search for Matter_Wifi. Click on Settings symbol beside Matter Wi-fi component in the left panel and enable IPV4 configuration.

• In Software Components, search for aws and install the Matter AWS component.

• Next, select the dependencies for the Matter AWS component.

How to Add the Matter + AWS Server, Client, Cluster Details.#

• Update the definitions for the server ID, client ID and cluster in MatterAwsConfig.h:     - Update the AWS server name at #define MATTER_AWS_SERVER_HOST "".     - Update the client ID at #define MATTER_AWS_CLIENT_ID "".     - Update the cluster information at #define ZCL_USING_THERMOSTAT_CLUSTER_SERVER.

Building Matter + AWS Application#

• After you finish modifying the .slcp project file as described above, refresh the matter-extension in Simplicity Studio.

• On the Launcher tab, select Preferences.

• Expand the Simplicity Studio section, and click the SDKs tab.

• Expand Simplicity SDK, and click Refresh in the side menu.

• Build the Matter + AWS application using Simplicity Studio as described in

  • Build SOC Application Using Studio.

Compile using new/different certificates#

• Two devices should not use the same client ID. Use a different client ID for your second connection.

• While using AWS, update the following information:

  • Add your AWS certificates in file examples/platform/silabs/matter_aws/matter_aws_interface/include/MatterAwsNvmCert.h

    • Provide the AWS Root CA key (https://www.amazontrust.com/repository/AmazonRootCA3.pem)

    • Provide device_certificate and device_key with your device certificate and device key. For more details, refer to [OpenSSL Device Certificate Creation] (./openssl-certificate-creation.md)

  • Add your AWS server and client ID information to the examples/platform/silabs/matter_aws/matter_aws_interface/include/MatterAwsConfig.h file.

    • Provide MATTER_AWS_SERVER_HOST with your AWS Server name.

    • Provide MATTER_AWS_CLIENT_ID with your device/thing ID.

    • Provide ZCL_USING_THERMOSTAT_CLUSTER_SERVER with the cluster details.

• The preferred certificate type to use in the application is ECDSA.

• AWS RootCA used in this PoC is https://www.amazontrust.com/repository/AmazonRootCA3.pem