Matter 1.6: Setup via NFC becomes easier & new features for multi-admin ecosystems

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Matter 1.6 adds broader NFC-based commissioning, so devices can be fully set up before they are powered or installed. The update also introduces Joint Fabric support, which lets multiple authorized controllers manage one shared Matter network across ecosystems. Matter 1.6 improves how devices expose capabilities, report sensor history, and handle thermostat commands with context-aware suggestions. These changes mainly matter to smart home, building, and property-management deployments that need easier onboarding and multi-admin control.

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