I have a could of free switches I want to use with a third party matter device ie Nanoleaf rope light
Can this be done also I have some Aqara remote sensors that I need to work with the above Nanoleaf light
Many thanks for your time
JohnD
June 2, 2026, 10:02am
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Hi and welcome. What kind of switches do you have, and do you use an Aqara Hub? If your Nanoleaf Lightstrip supports Matter, then it should generally be possible.
I have manage to connect but only in the HomeKit app it doesn’t apply in the Aqara for some reason
I have gone back to scratch again
JohnD
June 2, 2026, 12:43pm
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It’s important that you do it this way:
Matter Pairing of Devices
Initial Pairing (Onboarding)
Open the app of your choice (e.g., Apple Home or Aqara Home) to integrate the device into the respective ecosystem and scan the Matter QR Code found on the device or in the manual.
Your smartphone usually connects to the device via Bluetooth to exchange initial data.
The app passes the access credentials for your network (Wi-Fi or Thread) to the device. The device connects and is now part of your Smart Home.
Connecting to Additional Systems (Multi-Admin)
Generate Code: Go to the app with which you connected the device first (e.g., Aqara Home). Important: Do not use the sticker on the device for this second step.Activate Mode: Look in the device settings for an option like “Matter Pairing Code” (Aqara) or “Turn On Pairing Mode” (Apple).Copy Code: The app will now generate a new, digital QR code (or a numeric code). The code is usually in the format 0000-000-0000 . When copying, ensure the format is correct (some apps require the hyphens, some do not).Second Pairing: Now open the second app (e.g., Alexa or Home Assistant) and scan this QR code (or paste the numeric code). Important: Pairing should be done immediately, as the generated code is time-limited (usually 15 minutes).
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