The Homey Web App and the Homey Mobile App allow you to connect a Matter device over Wi-Fi or Thread. Here, we will guide you through it.
The Homey Web App will connect Matter over Thread devices to Homey Pro’s Thread network. Matter over Wi-Fi devices will connect to the same Wi-Fi network as Homey Pro.
If Homey Pro is not connected to Wi-Fi and only uses the Ethernet connection, it is necessary to select a Wi-Fi network while connecting the Matter device manually.
There is no need to install apps for Matter devices
Homey Pro determines the device’s capabilities without installing any apps.
Homey Web App
You can follow these steps to connect a Matter device through the Homey Web App.
Requirements
Ensure Homey Pro is updated to v10.3.0 or newer before connecting your Matter device.
Step 1
Go to https://my.homey.app and sign into your Homey account.
Step 2
Once signed in, click on →
New Device in the upper-right corner.
Step 3
Click on Homey, then click on Matter.
Step 4
Follow the on-screen instructions. If everything goes successfully, the Matter device will be added to Homey Pro. If not, please refer to Thread for Homey Pro (Early 2023) for more information.
Homey Mobile App
Using the Homey app, you can follow these steps to connect a Matter device.
Requirements
Ensure the Homey app is updated to v7.1.0 or newer and that your mobile device runs on iOS 16.5 or later or Android 8 or later.
Step 1
Open the Homey app and tap Devices in the tab bar.
Step 2
Tap →
New Device in the upper-right corner.
Step 3
Tap Matter in the Technologies section.
Step 4
Follow the on-screen instructions. The first connection screen will ask you to either “Connect via Homey Pro” or “Connect via Android/iOS.” The difference is which Thread network is used for Matter over Thread devices.
- Connect via Homey Pro: This option is advised for most users, as it always uses Homey Pro’s own Thread network.
- Connect via Android/iOS: This option uses the Thread network configured on the mobile device to connect to the Matter device.
If everything goes successfully, the Matter device will be added to Homey Pro. If not, please refer to Thread for Homey Pro (Early 2023) for more information.
Known issues
Some Android devices cannot pair with Matter devices even though the supported Android and Google Play Services versions are installed. Note that the Matter API of Google Play Services can take up to 24 hours to update.
