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This integration reduces manual work, simplifies technical documentation, and accelerates time‑to‑market for EU‑bound Matter devices. + +{{< alert icon="circle-info" cardColor="#b3e0f2" iconColor="#04a5e5">}} + As with all RED‑DA workflows, the **end‑product manufacturer** remains responsible for the final Declaration of Conformity and for ensuring that the complete device (hardware + firmware + cloud/backend) meets the applicable EN 18031 requirements. +{{< /alert >}} + + +## What’s New: Integrated RED‑DA Support in ESP‑ZeroCode + +ESP‑ZeroCode now delivers a **RED‑DA documentation starter package** alongside the generated device firmware: + +- **Pre‑filled compliance templates** + Espressif provides documentation aligned with EN 18031 and our RED‑DA guidance, including: + - Platform‑level security features and defaults + - Network stack and secure update mechanisms + - Standard technical specifications for the ESP‑ZeroCode Matter platform + +- **Documentation structured for final use** + The package is organized to match typical RED‑DA technical documentation expectations, so it can be: + - Used directly for **self‑assessment and Declaration of Conformity**, or + - Used as input for **Approved Testing Laboratories (ATLs) or Notified Bodies**, when needed + +With this integration, developers no longer have to assemble the technical file from scratch. **Platform‑level conformance** is captured by Espressif’s pre‑filled content, while the manufacturer completes the remaining device‑specific sections as part of their normal product documentation flow. + +## How the Integration Works + +### Pre‑Filled Compliance Templates + +The templates provided via ESP‑ZeroCode are derived from Espressif’s RED‑DA documentation framework described in **RED‑DA Compliance Part 2** and prepared in collaboration with **Brightsight**: + +- Based on **EN 18031** mappings for Article 3(3)(d)/(e)/(f), where applicable +- Include: + - Platform security configuration and defaults + - Secure communication and cryptography settings + - OTA / secure update capabilities + +These templates serve as a **starting point** for the final technical documentation package expected by Market Surveillance Authorities and Notified Bodies. + +### Product‑Specific Inputs by the Manufacturer + +The end‑product manufacturer augments the templates with device‑specific information to complete the technical file. Typical additions include: + +- Detailed device description and intended use +- Target user group and installation environment +- Mechanical design and PCB schematics +- Power, radio, and enclosure details +- Application‑level behavior and any customizations that may affect security or privacy + +This ensures that the documentation accurately reflects the **actual device, operational environment, and manufacturing setup**, while still leveraging Espressif’s platform‑level content. + +### Documentation Delivered with Firmware + +ESP‑ZeroCode exports both the **production‑ready Matter firmware** and the **RED‑DA documentation starter package** in one step: + +- The package includes Espressif’s pre‑filled sections for the ESP‑ZeroCode platform and the device type configured based on the connectivity as well as the SoC chosen +- Placeholders and headings make it clear where manufacturers should add their own product details +- Once completed, the package can be used for: + - RED‑DA **self‑declaration** (Declaration of Conformity issued by the manufacturer), or + - Submissions to an **ATL or Notified Body**, when a formal third‑party assessment is preferred or required + +## Workflow: From Device Design to RED‑DA‑Oriented Package + +1. Select or customize a device template in ESP‑ZeroCode. +2. Configure Matter device using the standard ESP‑ZeroCode workflow. +3. Check the **EU RED-DA** checkbox in the ESP-ZeroCode Benfits page. +{{< figure + default=true + src="esp-zerocode-benefits.webp" + caption="[ESP-ZeroCode Benefits](./img/esp-zerocode-benefits.webp)" +>}} +4. Complete product‑specific sections in the provided templates as part of your internal documentation process. +{{< figure + default=true + src="esp-zerocode-red-da-details.webp" + caption="[ESP-ZeroCode RED-DA Product Details](./img/esp-zerocode-red-da-details.webp)" +>}} + +5. Use the completed package for RED‑DA self‑assessment or as input to an ATL/Notified Body, and proceed to Matter ecosystem certification if applicable. + +This integrated workflow reduces manual documentation work and provides a clear, unified path toward EU compliance. + +## Benefits for Developers and Product Teams + +Espressif’s integrated solution provides concrete advantages for **any developer building Matter devices for the EU market**: + +- **Single‑step delivery** of firmware + RED‑DA documentation starter package +- **Reduced manual effort** in preparing technical files +- **Clear responsibility split** + - Espressif: platform‑level documentation and security configuration + - Manufacturer: product‑specific details and final conformity decision +- **Faster EU market entry** with pre‑validated platform documentation +- **Confidence in security and interoperability**: templates incorporate Espressif’s EN 18031‑aligned safeguards at the platform level +- **Simplified scaling across multiple device variants** without repeating core platform compliance work +- **Accessible for teams of any size**, from solo developers to larger organizations + +This approach allows teams to focus on **innovation and differentiation**, while Espressif provides a strong regulatory foundation at the platform level. + +## Example Use Case + +A team building a Matter‑enabled smart light for the EU market can: + +1. Use **ESP‑ZeroCode** to configure the smart light profile and select an appropriate Matter device template. +2. Generate the **firmware + RED‑DA documentation starter package**. +3. Add product‑specific information such as **manufacturer details, PCB schematics, operational environment, and model identifiers** into the templates. +4. Use this package for **RED‑DA self‑declaration** or as input to an ATL / Notified Body, depending on their chosen compliance pathway. + +The result: faster launch, reduced engineering effort, and RED‑DA‑oriented Matter devices with minimal manual documentation work. + +## Conclusion + +By integrating RED‑DA support into **ESP‑ZeroCode**, Espressif provides a streamlined, end‑to‑end path for Matter device development targeting the EU market. Developers and product teams can now generate **firmware and RED‑DA‑aligned documentation together**. + +This unified approach reduces engineering effort, minimizes compliance risk, and accelerates time‑to‑market for secure, interoperable, and EU‑ready Matter devices. + +--- + +## Get Started + +- Explore **ESP‑ZeroCode**: + + +- Read Espressif’s **RED‑DA guides**: + - Part 1 – *RED‑DA (EN 18031) Certification Compliance: What You Need to Know* + + - Part 2 – *RED‑DA Compliance (Part 2): Espressif’s Platform Support, Templates, and Pathways for Conformity* + + +- Learn about the **RED‑DA Assessment Tool** (background and preparation): + + +*Espressif Systems – enabling secure, compliant, and interoperable IoT innovation, from design to deployment.*