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Smart Home Ecosystem Support & Matter Controllers GuideUpdated 3 months ago

Which Smart Home Ecosystems Support Matter?

Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings have all committed to supporting Matter. Below is a summary of each ecosystem’s current support for pairing and controlling Matter devices over Thread or Wi-Fi

For using the apps of any ecosystem, iOS 16.5 or Android 8.1 are recommended as the minimum OS versions.

Apple Home

Instructions (Only supported on iOS.)

Google Home

Instructions (Supported on iOS and Android)

Amazon Alexa

Instructions (Supported on iOS and Android)

Samsung SmartThings

Instructions (Supported on iOS and Android)

Matter Controllers to Control Your Devices

A Matter controller is essential for integrating Matter devices into your smart home. Also known as a Matter Hub or Ecosystem Hub, a Matter controller acts as the central orchestrator for your smart home setup. With a Matter Controller, you can enable advanced features like Voice Control and Remote Access.

Major smart home platforms have updated their existing hubs and smart speakers to function as Matter controllers. Some of these controllers also serve as Thread border routers, which are necessary if you plan to use Thread-enabled devices, such as our Thread and Matter-enabled Essentials products. This ensures your smart home network operates smoothly, offering a seamless and interconnected experience.

Below is a list of products from leading smart home platforms that can serve as a Matter controller:

Apple Home

Matter over Wi-Fi & Matter over Thread

  • Apple HomePod (2nd gen)

  • Apple HomePod Mini

  • Apple TV 4K Wi-Fi + Ethernet (2022 version)

  • Apple TV 4K (2021 version)

Matter over WiFi Only 

  • Apple HomePod (1st gen)

  • Apple TV 4K Wi-Fi (2022 version)

Google Home

Matter over Wi-Fi & Matter over Thread

  • Nest Hub (2nd gen)

  • Nest Hub Max

  • Google Nest Wifi Pro

  • Google Nest Wifi Router / Point

  • Google TV Streamer 4K

Matter over WiFi Only 

  • Nest Audio, Nest Mini, and Nest Hub (1st gen)

  • Google Home (original smart speaker)

  • Google Home Mini

Amazon Alexa

Matter over Wi-Fi & Matter over Thread

  • Echo Hub

  • Echo (4th gen)

  • Eero Pro 6E, Pro 6, 6 Plus, 6, PoE 6, and PoE Gateway

  • Echo Show 8 (3rd gen)

  • Echo Show 15 (2nd gen)

  • Echo Show 21 (2nd gen)

  • Eero Max 7

Matter over WiFi Only 

  • Echo Pop, Spot, Studio

  • Echo Show 5

  • Echo Show 8 (2nd gen)

  • Echo Show 10 (3rd gen)

  • Echo Input, Flex, and Plus (version 2)

  • Echo Dot & Echo Dot with Clock (3rd gen and newer)

Samsung SmartThings

Matter over Wi-Fi & Matter over Thread

  • Aeotec SmartThings Smart Home Hub

  • Samsung SmartThings Station

  • Samsung SmartThings Hub Dongle

  • Samsung SmartThings Hub v3

  • Samsung Smart TVs (2023 and newer) 

  • Samsung Smart Monitor M80C (2023 and newer) 

  • Samsung Soundbar Q Series (2023 and newer) 

  • Samsung Bespoke Family Hub Refrigerator (2023 and newer) 

Matter over WiFi Only  

  • Samsung SmartThings Hub v2

  • Samsung Family Hub fridge (2017 and newer)

  • Samsung Smart Monitors (2022)

  • Samsung smart TVs (2022)

  • Samsung Music Frame

Other 3rd Party Matter Hubs / Controllers 

Matter over Wi-Fi & Matter over Thread

  • Aqara Hub M3

  • Nabu Casa Home Assistant Yellow

  • Home Assistant Green with Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1 Dongle

  • LG ThinQ ON hub 

  • Comcast xFi Advanced Gateway

  • Hubitat Elevation Model C-8 hub

  • Homey Pro hub Beta

  • HOOBS Pro 

Matter over Wi-Fi Only

  • Flic Hub LR and Flic Hub Mini

  • LG smart TVs (webOS version 22 & 23)

  • Mui Board 2.0


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