Smart Home Ecosystem Support & Matter Controllers GuideUpdated 4 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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