Choose the actual connection path for your model. These editorial workflows summarize official requirements and were not physically reproduced.
Choose the path you are setting up
Start with your exact model page. Its connection method determines whether you need native Matter pairing, a vendor bridge or an account integration. Keep the private setup code on your own device.
Add a Matter device to Google Home
Native Matter
Pair a Matter accessory with Apple Home
Native Matter
Add a Matter device to Alexa
Native Matter
Prepare a SmartThings device connection
Method Dependent
Expose Hue devices through a Matter bridge
Matter Bridge
Expose supported Aqara Zigbee children
Matter Bridge
Share a SwitchBot sub-device
Matter Bridge
Use Tapo sensor Matter bridging
Matter Bridge
Share without factory-resetting a Matter device
Multi Admin
Prepare Home Assistant for Matter and Thread
Native Matter
Check US physical installation requirements
Pre Purchase
Ring Video Doorbell Wired setup
Check 10–24 V AC transformer, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and safe installation.
Before you reset anything
Confirm the device’s model and power, the hub’s role, local network reachability and the current pairing window. A factory reset can remove existing automations or network membership and should be a later step after you understand its consequences.