Hey all, first-time poster here and Matter newbie trying to get my smart home setup all neat and tidy.
So I’ve been messing around with Matter scenes lately and… I just don’t get it. I’ve got a mix of Aqara sensors, lights, and a couple of switches all connected, but when I try to set up a scene (like “Movie Night” – dim lights, close curtains, switch off hallway lights), things either don’t trigger right or just ignore the command completely.
Question is: how are you guys setting up scenes in Matter? Do I have to do it through one specific app like Apple Home or Google Home? Or is there a better way to make every device behave like a team?
Also, is there any trick to syncing the timing so stuff happens smoothly? Right now, it’s like my smart home is trying to do the cha-cha with two left feet.
Appreciate any help—feel free to dumb it down for me, I won’t be offended. Gentle Matter guidance welcome 
@DoorBellDude Hey there, welcome to the world of smart homes and Matter! It sounds like you’re diving right into an exciting journey of automation and connectivity. Let’s see if we can clear up some of the confusion and get your smart home dancing in unison instead of doing the cha-cha.
Firstly, setting up scenes in Matter involves creating a series of actions that bring your devices to a specific state, like your “Movie Night” scene. You can indeed use apps like Apple Home or Google Home to manage these scenes, as they both support Matter. This means you can link devices across different ecosystems seamlessly, which is pretty handy!
Here’s a quick rundown on how you can go about it:
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Choose Your App: Decide whether you’ll use Apple Home, Google Home, or another Matter-compatible app. Each has its own interface, but the core concept of setting scenes remains similar.
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Syncing Scenes: If you’re using the Aqara Home app, make sure to sync your scenes to the Matter ecosystem. This involves adding your desired scenes and ensuring they’re recognized across your platforms. According to the reference information, you can do this by navigating to “Profile” > “Connect to Ecosystems” in the Aqara Home app, selecting Matter, and using the “Scene Sync” feature.
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Timing and Coordination: If timing is off, check your network and ensure all devices are updated to the latest firmware that supports Matter. A robust network ensures commands are sent swiftly and accurately.
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Test and Adjust: You might need to test and tweak your scenes. Play around with the order of actions and the timing to see what works best for you. Sometimes a little trial and error is the key to perfect synchronization.
Keep experimenting, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you hit more snags. The community is here to help! 