Smart home configurator: what pairs with what

Pick Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings or Home Assistant and the device categories you want. The answer says what pairs over Matter, Thread, Zigbee or Z-Wave, which hub or border router that needs, and which devices are verified.

1. Ecosystems you own or plan to use

Apple Home Thread border router in 3 listed devices Google Home Thread border router in 5 listed devices Amazon Alexa Thread border router in 11 listed devices Samsung SmartThings Thread border router in 2 listed devices Home Assistant Thread needs an add-on radio

2. Device categories

Lights Matter since 1.0, fully covered Plugs Matter since 1.0, fully covered Switches and dimmers Matter since 1.0, partly covered Sensors (motion, contact, climate) Matter since 1.0, fully covered Air quality, smoke and CO sensors Matter since 1.2, partly covered Water leak sensors Matter since 1.3, partly covered Door locks Matter since 1.0, fully covered Thermostats Matter since 1.0, fully covered Blinds and shades Matter since 1.0, fully covered Robot vacuums Matter since 1.2, partly covered Cameras Matter since 1.5, partly covered Video doorbells Matter since 1.3, partly covered Fans Matter since 1.2, partly covered Air purifiers Matter since 1.2, partly covered Appliances Matter since 1.2, partly covered EV chargers Matter since 1.3, partly covered Energy (batteries, solar, heat pumps) Matter since 1.4, partly covered Garage doors Matter since 1.5, partly covered Speakers and TVs Matter since 1.0, partly covered Irrigation Matter since 1.3, partly covered

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Compatibility is checked against manufacturer documentation; every device links its source. Data last verified 2026-10-07.