SMLIGHT
SMLIGHT SLZB-MR1
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Mixed reportsLocal
4 reports: 3 say it works, 1 says it doesn’t work.
Reported with 2 integrations: MQTT, Matter.
What people report
| Integration | In Home Assistant | In Apple Home | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MQTT Matter | Works Local | Dual Zigbee and Thread/Matter coordinator, new but well supportedSaved copyYes, endorse SLZB MR-1. Dual matter and Zigbee dongle. New but seems well supported. Matter is the future so worth investing in. Supports multiple physical layers - Thread (which is comparable with Zigbee), WiFi and Ethernet. To support most devices today - Zigbee and Matter are likely the way. Z-wave is much less prolific on devices but still good. Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit comment · 2025-05 | |
| Zigbee/Thread | Works Local | Used for Zigbee and Matter/Thread supportSaved copyI've been using the SLZB-MRW10 for a few weeks now. I bought it primarily for its Z-Wave functionality and because I've had good experiences with this company in the past. I was already using the SLZB-MR1 for Zigbee and Matter/Thread support. The MRW10 is still a prototype, and they make sure you know it. Every mention of Z-Wave in the documentation comes with a disclaimer, likely because Z-Wave certification hasn't been completed yet. That said, it's been working flawlessly for me. I currently only have six Z-Wave devices, so it's not a large network. Still, the devices are a mix: four are … Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit comment · 2025-08 | |
| Matter | Works Local | USB Thread radio acts as border router for HA in a lock setupSaved copy… Face Unlock, Self-Hosted Guide Automatically unlock your front door using face recognition, NFC, or PIN via UniFi Access + Home Assistant + Matter over Thread. # Hardware |Component|Purpose| |:-|:-| |UniFi G6 Pro Entry|Door reader, face recognition, NFC, PIN| |UniFi Access Hub Mini|Required UniFi Access controller, powers and manages the G6 Pro via PoE++| |Eufy Smart Lock E30|Door lock actuator (Matter over Thread)| |SLZB-MR1|USB Thread radio, provides the Thread border router for HA| |Home Assistant (dedicated machine)|Automation hub, Thread border router host, Matter controller| # How … Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit thread · 2026-06 | |
| Matter | Not working Local | Thread pairing very bad for one user; only worked pairing directly with Matter serverSaved copyGot Thread with an SLZB MR1 and it is SO bad. I spent two hours last night unsuccessfully trying to pair an IKEA and another brand device. I have ONLY had success pairing directly with the Matter server. Using my Android phone it's ALWAYS stuck on Checking connectivity with Thread network ha-thread-xxxx. Got full IPv6, same VLAN, Unifi networking. I tried to go all in with Matter over Thread on new deployments of Home Assistant and it's always been rough. Whereas with Apple Home it just works. Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit comment · 2026-04 |
Each row is one report from a GitHub thread, an integration’s docs, or r/homeassistant. Check the date and the linked source before you buy.
In ReReHome
Once Home Assistant’s HomeKit Bridge shares it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Home Assistant bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.
Identifiers
| Brand | SMLIGHT |
|---|---|
| Model | SLZB-MR1 |
| Category | Other |
Also reported as
- SMLIGHT SLZB-MR1 Thread radio
- SMLIGHT SLZB-MR1 coordinator