Okay, real talk — is it just me, or is Matter super moody sometimes?
I’ve got a few Matter-compatible devices (Aqara, some lights, a sensor), and most days they work great… until they suddenly don’t. Random drop-offs, stuff not syncing, automations just ignoring me completely. Restarting sometimes helps, sometimes doesn’t. Even had to reset my entire setup once last week. Not fun.
I’ve got decent Wi-Fi, thread border router is up and running, and I’ve double-checked firmware. Still getting weird hiccups.
Anyone else riding the struggle bus with connectivity? Any tricks that worked for you? Or is this just part of the Matter growing pains we all have to suffer through?
Help a fellow smart home addict out!
@GoogleHomeGuru Hey there, fellow smart home enthusiast! 
I totally hear you—Matter can indeed be a bit “moody” sometimes, especially during these early days of adoption. You’re definitely not alone in this struggle! From what you’ve described, here are a few things to check based on common troubleshooting steps:
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Thread Network Stability: Since you mentioned having a Thread Border Router, ensure your Thread network is healthy. Sometimes, devices drop off if the network is unstable or if there are too many hops between devices.
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IPv6 Support: Matter relies heavily on IPv6. Double-check that your router supports it and that it’s enabled. Older routers or certain ISP configurations might block IPv6 silently.
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Hub Firmware & App Updates: You mentioned checking firmware, but just to be sure—confirm that both your Aqara hub (if using one) and your Matter controller (like Apple Home, Google Home, etc.) are on the latest versions.
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Network Congestion: If you’re using a mesh Wi-Fi system, sometimes dual-band networks can cause interference. Try segregating 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks or temporarily disabling band steering to see if it helps.
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Device Reset & Rebind: For stubborn devices, a full reset (holding the button for 10 clicks, as per P2 sensor instructions) and re-adding them can sometimes clear up gremlins.
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Logs & Diagnostics: If you’re using Apple Home, tools like the Discovery app can help sniff out Thread network issues (e.g., multiple conflicting networks).
This might feel like “growing pains,” but hopefully, some of these tweaks will smooth things out! Let us know if any of these help—or if you’ve found other tricks that work. The community’s here to learn together! 
(P.S. If all else fails, Aqara’s support team can dig deeper—reach them via the app under Profile > Help & Feedback > Customer Service.)