Model: C-8 Pro
UID: b0df1a70-b8d7-4490-8b97-18cdde9e543f
Platform: 2.4.3.164
I have read the documentation on setting up a matter device. First I bought this Hubitat device to use for matter devices for almost $200. Then I had to buy a Phillips Hue bridge to be able to add matter devices. So, I'm almost $250 in a nothing to show. At the point I want to return this thing.
My Hubitat won't discover Matter devices.
I added the Homekit app to my Hubitat. I connect my hue bridge to Hubitat. I enabled the integration. I cannot get the STATUS icon looks bad. I have no clue how to describe the icon, but a handsake with a line. What does that mean? I am totally unclear as to whether my bridge is linked correctly.
What is the process to get this working?
I have the Hubitat, Hue Bridge (matter version), and two Linken WRGB matter bulbs. Bulbs work on Homekit through the bridge.
You don't need a Hue Bridge to add Matter devices, so I'm not sure where that idea came from. If you can share where you presumably read that, it may help clarify. You do need a Thread Border Router if your Matter devices are Matter over Thread (a Hue Bridge won't help with that), and you can use another Matter controller to pair any other Matter device with Hubitat, but it's not strictly necessary. This will explain more:
I can’t think of any Matter context in the UI where this would be presented. Can you share a screenshot? It almost sounds like you're trying to add it as a HomeKit device instead. Thanks!
PS - Join the owners group here if it doesn’t let you add a sceenshot: Hub owners - Hubitat
OK, so you are using HomeKit, as I suspected, not Matter. That can work if your device is HomeKit-capable (I think the Hue Bridge 2 still is, but I know the Pro isn't), but if your devices support some other protocol, I'd consider that instead. In this case, I'd say the builtin Hue Bridge Integration is the best choice, or adding the Hue Bridge as a Matter device.
As for whether you need the Hue Bridge: did you get your bulbs added to that? I'm not familiar with the brand you mentioned, but if they're Zigbee devices, it would likely work. But then you could pair the devices directly to Hubitat instead, which is probably simpler. If they are Matter over WiFi (or Thread), you can’t connect them to the Hue Bridge, so I’d definitely forget it. But if they can be connected that way, some people like managing lights with Hue even if direct integration is possible.
The terms you are unfamiliar with should be explained in the linked doc, but a Matter controller is basically a Matter “hub” or something that can act as the brains. Hubitat and Hue both are, though Hue is both a controller and a bridge (explained in the doc).
I using that newest Hue Bridge and it supports Matter.
I am in a catch 22 here. The Hue app does not appear to support Matter devices.
I have the newest white non-pro version hue bridge.
Look under Feature Comparison: Bridge vs. Direct over Matter Setup
I am using WRGB bulbs Linkind A21 RGBTW from amazon are Matter bulbs and you have this brand for other models on your compatibility page.
The Hue app does not let me setup matter devices and they are setup in the iPhone's Homekit. I can connect them through Homekit and they work but it appears that has nothing to do with the hue bridge. I'm totally confused as to what I am supposed to be doing to get this in the Hubitat.
Based on the first photo with the arrow, what does this status icon mean? It's not clear to me.
I was finally able to understand what commissioning meant. That means that once a Matter device is paired in Homekit it is added to the apple devices "Matter Devices" page in settings. There you select the enable pairing mode and get the one-time pairing code that is added to the Hubitat's add Matter device page.
Basically it's paired and then paired again. I am still unclear what role the Hue Bridge played. I have the bridge paired in the Hue app, but not in Homekit. I was able to pair the bulbs with no problem, but never paired the bridge to Homekit.
Hallo, I have a C7 hub, running on latest firmware. I also for some time think about trying out some matter devices. I have read the hubitat documrmentation and think it is clear to me. I decided to have another additional hub / controller. As this one only would be used for adding devices, it could be a simple device. I had a look at the Aqara Smart Hub M100. Would this do zhe job?. Thank you in sdvsnce for info.
I am using the Aqara M100 to bring in a couple of aqara Zigbee devices that are outside into HE over matter. It's worked pretty well. In the last few months I had one occasion where the temp/humidity sensor paired to the M100 stopped reporting and I had to push the button on it. These particular Zigbee devices seem to be too far away to keep a reliable connection to the HE hub thus using the M100. In addition, it gave me an excuse to try matter
I choose the M100 because it was $20. The M100 is limited to the devices and amount that can connect to it. Make sure what you want to connect will work with the m100.
I only will use the Aqara to start inclusion for the HE hub, so number of devices is not important, but thank you for the info that it does not work with some devices .
