A CHIP device like a coffeemaker comes preloaded with CHIP software and credentials that prove its unique identity and certification status. Adding the device to the smart home home is easy: Scan a QR code with the phone, press the pairing button on the device, the phone verifies the device’s initial credentials and set it up on the smart home network. The new coffeemaker is online and can be controlled with the phone, a smart speaker or other connected devices in the smart home.