Matter Examples
@homebridge-plugins/homebridge-matter · v1.7.1
Showcases example Matter devices in Homebridge across lighting, plugs, switches, sensors, closures, HVAC and robotic vacuums.
What it says it supports
Devices it names
- lighting devices
- smart plugs
- switches and controllers
- sensors
- closure devices
- HVAC
- robotic devices
Shows up in Apple Home as from its README
What people report
Plugin for building Matter accessories; little per-device evidence beyond a new water heater device type.
- Works1
- Partly works1
| Device | Status | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matter water heater device type | Works | Homebridge 2.4.1-beta.12 added WaterHeater type; feedback on mode handlingSaved copyAn update: Homebridge 2.4.1-beta.12 adds a `WaterHeater` device type (and `deviceRequirements.WaterHeater`). It carries a heating-only thermostat, plus water heater mode and boost. Mode changes and boosts reach your plugin through `waterHeaterMode.changeToMode` and `waterHeaterManagement.boost` / `cancelBoost` handlers. matter.js needs `waterHeaterMode.supportedModes` and `currentMode`, and `waterHeaterManagement.heaterTypes`, `heatDemand` and `boostState`, declared up front. I haven't been able to check how Apple Home shows it yet. Please test it there before swapping out a thermostat that … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Issue #10 · 2026-10 |
| Smartbot Matter hub IR AC control | Partly works | On/off and temperature work; no fan or swing controlSaved copyThe Smartbot Matter hub works for me. I'm only able to turn on/off and adjust temp, no fan nor swing controls, but that's not super critical for me. Excerpt saved from Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-22. | Reddit comment · 2026-09 |
Gathered from the plugin’s GitHub issues, pull requests, discussions, wiki and docs, and from r/homebridge. These are individual reports, so check the linked thread and the date before you buy.
How it connects
Local
No external device (virtual example Matter accessories)
You’ll need
- Homebridge ^2.4.0
- Node 22/24/26
Compatibility
| Verified by Homebridge | Yes |
|---|---|
| Homebridge versions | ^2.4.0 |
| Homebridge 2.0 | Yes |
| Node.js | ^22.12.0 || ^24.0.0 || ^26.0.0 |
| Settings in Homebridge UI | Yes |
| Matter | Yes (uses the Homebridge 2 Matter API) |
| Platform name | Matter |
| License | MIT |
Community signals
| Downloads a week | 56 |
|---|---|
| Downloads a month | 303 |
| GitHub stars | 10 |
| Open issues | 2 |
| Closed issues | 7 |
| Last code push | 2026-10-18 |
| Latest version | 1.7.1 (2026-10-18) |
| First published | 2025-10-09 |
| Releases | 93 |
In ReReHome
Whatever this plugin publishes reaches Apple Home as a normal HomeKit accessory behind your Homebridge bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.
Bridges get their own settings page listing the accessories behind them.
Caveats from the README
- Example/demo plugin
