Updated: Mar 15th, 2023
- Applicable Products: Hub 2
Preparation
Before setting up devices using Matter, you will need the following:
Devices
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SwitchBot Hub 2
- iPhone
and
- A HomePod Mini/Apple TV
Software
- SwitchBot App: version 6.25.1 or newer
- SwitchBot Hub 2 Firmware: version 0.7-0.5 or above
- iOS 16 or above/Android 12 or newer
- Homepod Mini 16.1 or newer
When using our app, tap the Matter Configuration via your SwitchBot Hub 2 to update Hub 2 firmware version 0.7-0.5 automatically. Make sure all devices are on a 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi network.
Getting started using Matter.
When you're ready to get started, select the SwitchBot Hub 2 icon on our app's homepage and enter the your Hub 2 device page. Click the Settings icon in the upper right-hand corner to enter and scroll down to the Matter settings option and click to enter. We can then choose to download our device QR code image or copy its number.
Resetting your SwitchBot Hub 2.
Now, before adding Hub 2 to your Apple Home app, you will need to reset Hub 2. Press and hold the On and Off buttons on SwitchBot Hub 2 for 15 seconds, and release them after hearing a drip sound. Then select Add Device in the Apple Home app.
Please Note: Backlight and alert settings will also be reset.
Adding Hub 2 to Apple Home.
Can't find a Matter QR code on the back of Hub 2?
If you can't find a Matter QR code on the back of your SwitchBot Hub 2, we recommend copying the number of your device from our app. After copying the number, enter the Home app. Select Add Accessory in the upper right-hand corner, then click More Options, My Accessory Is Not Here, and Add with Code.
A paste button will appear after long pressing, paste the copied number, press continue, and enter the adding process.
Scan the Matter QR code on the back of your Hub 2.
In the Home app, select Scan QR Code to Add Device and scan the QR code with your phone.
After adding successfully...
After entering the adding process, wait a moment and your Hub 2 will be added as a gateway, and the temperature and humidity sensor of Hub 2 will also be added to the Home App.
Syncing SwitchBot Curtain and Blind Tilt to Apple Home.
Open the Matter Configuration settings page of your SwitchBot Hub 2 via our app. You can now associate SwitchBot Curtain and Blind Tilt with SwitchBot Hub 2 and add them as sub-devices. After adding your device, switch to the Home app interface, and synchronization will be performed automatically. Sometimes, due to the network environment conditions, synchronization may take some time.
Video Guide
Please note:
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During the Matter beta phase, up to 6 SwitchBot Bluetooth devices can be added to the Home app.
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Due to HomeKit security requirements, Hub 2 may not be added successfully to the Home app when using public Wi-Fi. It is recommended to use personal Wi-Fi.
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Blind Tilt and Curtain products need to be calibrated in advance on the SwitchBot app as Apple Home does not support this function. To make sure your devices are working correctly, please calibrate via our app first.
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You will need a home hub to control your Hub 2 and its secondary devices via third-party smart home platfroms. Remember that the home hub and your Hub 2 should be under the same Wi-Fi network. For example, in Apple Home, you will need a HomePod or Apple TV as a home hub. HomePod's software version should be 16.1 or above.
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To add your Hub 2 across different smart home platforms, you can simply use the sharing code or QR code found in the relevant platform you are looking to use.
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Not all third-party smart home platforms support Matter. Please check relevant information on official websites.
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If you are using multiple HomePod Minis via Apple Home located in different locations, you may be unable to synchronize temperature and humidity correctly.
Others: Add an accessory to the Home app
If you're looking for other information regarding adding devices, you can view the Apple Support Page article here:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204893
Comments
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toujours limité à 6 appareils via matter?
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