What is Matter over Bridge – and Why It’s Great for Aqara Users

Building a smart home can be exciting—but it can also be complicated. Different devices, platforms, and ecosystems often make it hard for everything to work together seamlessly. That’s where Matter comes in, the new universal smart home standard.

Matter over Bridge allows devices that aren’t Matter-certified to connect to Matter-compatible platforms like Apple Home, Google Home, SmartThings, and Amazon Alexa through a certified bridge. For Aqara users, this means your existing devices can join the Matter ecosystem without replacing them.

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What is a "Bridge"?

A Matter Bridge acts as a translator between older devices and Matter platforms. Its purpose is simple: make integration effortless, especially for households that have already invested in smart home technology.

For Aqara users, your Aqara Hub serves as this bridge. It translates between Zigbee and Matter, making devices that previously only worked with the Aqara app now compatible with Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, and other Matter platforms.

How It Works: A Simple Example

• Aqara Door & Window Sensor T1

• Aqara Hub M2

• Apple Home / Google Home setup

Without Matter over Bridge: the sensor only works through the Aqara app.

With Matter over Bridge: the Hub M2 exposes the sensor to Apple Home or Google Home via Matter. Suddenly, your sensor integrates seamlessly with other smart home devices you already own.

Why Matter Over Bridge Matters:

1. You don't have to replace anything - Your existing Aqara devices become Matter-ready through a simple hub update, so there is no need to buy new versions!
2. Everything plays Nicely together - You can control your Aqara sensors and other devices in Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, and more, mixing them with other smart home brands devices.
3. Future-proof your smart home - Matter is the direction the entire industry is heading, Matter over Bridge ensures that your Aqara ecosystem is ready for that future, without leaving your devices behind.