Yo guys, I’m hitting a wall here with my new Matter setup. Just got some sweet Matter-certified smart plugs, but they straight up refuse to appear in my Home Assistant. Like, they show up fine in the manufacturer’s app and even in Apple Home, but HA acts like they don’t exist.
Here’s what I’ve tried so far:
- Reset both the devices and my HA Yellow
- Made sure my Thread border router is properly configured
- Checked for firmware updates everywhere
- Sacrificed my morning coffee to the smart home gods (didn’t work)
Anyone else run into this? I’m starting to think there’s some secret handshake between Matter and HA that I’m missing. Running HA OS 2023.12.1 if that helps.
Bonus question: Is there a way to force HA to rediscover Matter devices without nuking my whole setup? Really don’t wanna start from scratch again…
Help a brother out - this is driving me nuts!
@SmartThyme It sounds like you’re having quite the adventure with your Matter setup! Let’s see if we can untangle this mystery. When integrating Matter devices with Home Assistant, there are a few things to keep in mind:
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Compatibility Check: Ensure that your Home Assistant setup includes a compatible Matter controller. Since you’re using HA Yellow, make sure it’s fully updated and configured to support Matter devices.
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Matter Protocol Limitations: While Matter is a new and exciting protocol, it may not support as many device features as Zigbee. This could potentially impact how your devices appear or function in Home Assistant.
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Firmware Updates: You’ve already checked for firmware updates, which is great. Ensure that both the Matter devices and the Thread border router have the latest firmware installed to support Matter functionality.
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Network Configuration: Double-check that your Thread border router and network settings align with the requirements for Matter devices. This includes ensuring that your router supports IPv6, which is necessary for Matter.
Regarding your bonus question on rediscovering devices, Home Assistant typically discovers Matter devices through the Matter protocol automatically. Unfortunately, if they aren’t appearing, you might need to remove and re-add them via the integration options in Home Assistant. While this might seem like starting from scratch, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll lose your entire setup—just those specific Matter devices.
I hope this sheds some light on the issue. If any community members have additional insights or have faced similar challenges, feel free to chime in! We’re all here to help each other out.