diff --git a/source/_integrations/matter.markdown b/source/_integrations/matter.markdown index bb69f843491..158ea9a1a81 100644 --- a/source/_integrations/matter.markdown +++ b/source/_integrations/matter.markdown @@ -99,10 +99,12 @@ Each Matter network is called a fabric. Each home automation controller that con ### Prerequisites +- Make sure you have the latest version of Home Assistant installed. - On the device packaging, check for both the Matter logo and for either the Wi-Fi or the Thread logo. - Check if the QR code is only on the packaging or if it is also on the device. - - If it is only on the packaging, snap a picture of the QR code and the device and store it in a save place. + - If it is only on the packaging, snap a picture of the QR code and the device and store the image and the numerical code in a save place. - If you lose the QR code and disconnect the device at some point, you won't be able to connect to that device again without the QR code. +- If you are adding a Wi-Fi-based Matter device: Matter devices often use the 2.4 GHz frequency for Wi-Fi. For this reason, make sure your phone is in the same 2.4 GHz network where you want to operate your devices. - In Home Assistant, have the Matter integration installed. - Go to {% my integrations title="**Settings** > **Devices & services**" %}. - Add the **Matter (BETA)** integration. @@ -115,15 +117,14 @@ Each Matter network is called a fabric. Each home automation controller that con - Have either an Android or iPhone ready and Bluetooth enabled. For information why Bluetooth is required, refer to the section on [Bluetooth used during commissioning](#bluetooth-used-during-commissioning): - Android: - Have an Android phone (a full Android, not F-Droid). - - Have the Home Assistant Companion app installed. + - Have the latest version of the Home Assistant Companion app installed. - Have Google Home app installed on the Android. - We are not going to add the new device to Google Home. The app is needed because Google included the Matter SDK there. - If you are using Thread: Make sure there is a Thread border router device (Nest Hub v2 or Nest Wi-Fi Pro) present in your home network. - iPhone - - Version 16 or higher + - Have the iOS version 16 or higher + - Have the latest version of the Home Assistant Companion app installed. - If you are using Thread: Make sure there is a Thread border router device (HomePod Mini or V2, Apple TV 4K) present in your home network. -- If you are adding a Wi-Fi-based Matter device: Matter devices use the 2.4 GHz frequency for Wi-Fi. For this reason, make sure your phone is in the same 2.4 GHz network where you want to operate your devices. - - Make sure the device is in close range of the border router and your phone. ### To add a new device using the iOS Companion app