Recently purchased a Midea portable ac unit that is matter capable. I was able to get my c8 to find it and what not. Problem is there is no matter driver for it. Using generic matter switch driver does turn it on and off atm. Was wandering if and or when we can expect a matter thermostat driver!? Thanks
Have you tried the HE inbuilt Matter Nest Thermostat driver?
Didn't see that one. I tried it and it reflects the ac unit attributes but allows for no functionality
. So thats a no go 
is there any update to this? Anyone got one working?
I ended up finding a solution.
Use the google nest matter themostat driver.
Due to Midea's firmware implementation, only 3 things work. You can set the thermostat mode to cool or off, you can set the target temperature, and you can read the current internal temperature.
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Any update on this? I have the exact same situation. A generic matter thermostat driver would be great! A Midea specific one would be even better.
Im in the beta, no options yet.
Fingers crossed though.
Use the google nest matter themostat driver.
The "Meross Matter Thermostat" driver works better. It actually lets you change the temperature, although the reported setting is off by a degree, and you can't change the fan speed.
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Both work the same for me. I can set temps and on off.
Unsupported functions:
Fan [MODE]
Auto [MODE]
Dry [MODE]
Eco (least concern)
Fan speeds (1-5) Auto/Turbo/Mute
| Endpoint Id | 01 |
|---|---|
| Hardware Version | 1 |
| In Clusters | 0003,0004,0005,0006,001D,0201,0202,1334FC00 |
| Last Running Mode | cool |
| Manufacturer | TCL Corporation |
| Model | TCL Window Air Conditioner |
Bump. Is there a driver for Midea Window AC Units associated via Matter?
I just got a U-shaped inverter unit. The only thing I saw as far as a driver with "Midea" in the name requires some API values (key, token) that I am starting to think can no longer be retrieved without using HA or a smart speaker. I fell into a rabbit hole of python scripts, but I can't retrieve those values to see if the driver is even compatible.
Switch your phone to a non 5GHz WiFi, and make sure your Hubitat is also on the same network as that WiFi.
Use Google Home to connect the AC to Matter (it uses bluetooth on the phone, so be next to the AC), by scanning the Matter barcode with your phone. Then, while staying near the AC, open the settings of the AC device in Google Home, and generate a pairing code. Go in Hubitat and do Manually Add Matter device, and put in the code. (Keep your phone near the AC the whole time.) (You may need to enable Matter integration in the Hubitat settings.)
Once Hubitat connects, switch the Hubitat driver to either "google nest matter thermostat driver." or "Meross Matter Thermostat".
You can remove the device now from Google home if you want, it will not affect the Hubitat connection. You need the Google Home to make the initial connection because your phone has Bluetooth and the Hubitat does not, but once made you don't need it anymore.
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Thank you!
I was already set on the Matter Association, so everything up to, "Once Hubitat connects...“
HPM did not identify any applicable driver, after I successfully added my Midea U Smart Inverter Window AC, so I chose the driver with "Midea" in the name. In hindsight, it seemed like that driver was a port of an older HA App, that piggy-backed a since retired Midea AC App which exposed the API Credentials.
While I am happy to have some semblance of control over the Midea with either driver you pointed to, I'm disappointed whenever a device has way more robust capabilities that are just barely scratched...
For some official or mature DIY Community Implementations the power consumption, filter rinse reminder, and even an ability to designate an external temperature sensor to supplant the built-in thermostat..
I'm also happy that the (newer) version of this midea ac that I have came with a compatible WiFi AP/Client dongle so that I could just input the Matter Code for Hubitat Pairing, after using the Midea SmartHome
Android App to configure the device and connect it to my WiFi Network.
Also happy I didn't need to buy a replacement WiFi Dongle and possibly have to program or flash it. That ESPHome stuff looks like an uber rabbit hole.
I'm again disappointed, because it looks like others have managed to eek out a better integration for these devices on other platforms.
ritchierich Implied that something better is coming in the beta, but I don't really know. Or maybe we'll get lucky and someone will write a user driver.
