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Can Home Assistant control Matter devices?

Home Assistant can commission and control Matter devices through its Matter integration, which runs a Matter server and works alongside Thread border routers.

SubjectHome Assistant
TargetMatter
VerdictSupported through the Matter integration
Last verified2026-10-14
Quick answerCompatibility · last verified 2026-10-14

Supported through the Matter integration. Home Assistant can commission and control Matter devices through its Matter integration, which runs a Matter server and works alongside Thread border routers.

SubjectHome Assistant
Works withMatter
VerdictSupported through the Matter integration
CategoryMatter
Last verified2026-10-14
How to cite this pageIoT Atlas. "Home Assistant as a Matter controller". https://hi-spark.net/compatibility/home-assistant-matter-controller.html Last verified 2026-10-14.

Requirements

  • Home Assistant with the Matter integration installed
  • IPv6 enabled on the network
  • Thread border router for Thread-based devices
  • Bluetooth for initial commissioning where required

Limitations

  • Commissioning needs Bluetooth or an existing Thread network
  • IPv6 and mDNS must work on the network for discovery
  • Feature support depends on the device type and cluster implementation

Setup steps

1

Update Home Assistant

2

Install and start the Matter integration

3

Commission the device with its pairing code

4

Assign the device to an area

5

Test control and automations

Frequently asked questions

Does Home Assistant work with Matter?

Supported through the Matter integration. Home Assistant can commission and control Matter devices through its Matter integration, which runs a Matter server and works alongside Thread border routers.

What is needed for Home Assistant and Matter to work together?

Home Assistant with the Matter integration installed; IPv6 enabled on the network; Thread border router for Thread-based devices; Bluetooth for initial commissioning where required.

What are the limitations?

Commissioning needs Bluetooth or an existing Thread network; IPv6 and mDNS must work on the network for discovery; Feature support depends on the device type and cluster implementation.

How is it set up?

Update Home Assistant; Install and start the Matter integration; Commission the device with its pairing code; Assign the device to an area; Test control and automations