Inovelli and Matter: White Series switches, dimmers and Thread setup

By Rowan Hale, editor (pen name) · Reviewed 2026-10-28

If you searched for “inovelli matter switch”, the direct answer is the four Inovelli White Series Thread models: VTM31-SN dimmer / 2-1 switch, VTM30-SN on/off switch with humidity sensing, VTM35-SN fan switch, and VTM36 fan/light canopy module. The Blue Series is Zigbee and the Red Series is Z-Wave, so those Inovelli lines do not work with Matter.

By Rowan Hale, editor (pen name) · Reviewed 2026-10-28

Facts on this page come from the CSA Distributed Compliance Ledger, Inovelli product pages and help center firmware changelogs, Inovelli Community user posts, and Apple, Google, Amazon and Home Assistant Matter documentation fetched 2026-10-28. Product pages, firmware and platform support can change; check the linked sources before buying or installing.

CSA certification records for the four White Series Matter models

The official CSA Distributed Compliance Ledger model page for vendor 4961 lists four Inovelli part numbers: VTM31-SN dimmer switch, VTM30-SN on/off switch, VTM35-SN fan switch, and VTM36 fan and light module, all with transport Thread and Bluetooth. Inovelli’s own product pages describe the same White Series line as Matter over Thread. The Aux switch is not a Matter device; Inovelli’s Aux switch page calls it a non-smart add-on that wires to a smart switch for multi-way setups and does not pair on its own.

For the full Inovelli range, see our SKU list; for verification steps, see how to check a Matter certification.

VTM31-SN firmware: production 1.1.5, beta 1.1.6r1, and the 1.1.0 advisory

Inovelli’s VTM31-SN firmware changelog lists current production version 1.1.5 (February 2026) and current beta version 1.1.6r1 (March 2026). The 1.1.5 production release added an “Off” option to LED effect settings, disabled double-tap-config notification clearing, and fixed a bug where LED intensity (On) could not be set to 0. The beta 1.1.6r1 release reduced the debounce count for button recognition and fixed cases where the switch would exit all fabrics without a factory reset.

The 1.1.0 beta from September 2025 was a larger change: it upgraded the SDK to Matter 1.4, added an EP7 electrical sensor endpoint for energy and active power, and added User Label clusters. Because mode-select endpoints moved to EP20–EP27, Inovelli issued a VTM31-SN Firmware (1.1.0+) Update Advisory. It warns that Home Assistant users may need to delete old “Not Provided” select entities after updating, and Google Home users will see extra Mode Select devices appear. Inovelli also says Matter bindings created before the update may need to be deleted on all devices involved and then recreated.

Why the VTM30-SN On/Off Switch can appear as an outlet in Apple Home

Apple Home can display the VTM30-SN as an outlet even though it is a wall switch. A user reply in the Inovelli Community thread White On/Off Switches Recognized as Outlets says this is normal for an On/Off switch, and in Apple Home you can tap the gear icon for the device and use the “Display As” setting under Rooms to choose Fan, Light or Outlet. That thread is a user post, not an Inovelli statement, and it only describes the Apple Home fix.

VTM31-SN On/Off mode still reports as a dimmer

The White Series 2-1 switch keeps its Matter type when you switch it to On/Off mode. An Inovelli Community thread White Series Matter 2-1 Switch Type reports the endpoint type is fixed in firmware; On/Off mode drives dimming at 0% or 100%, but the device still reports as a dimmer. The same thread suggests Home Assistant users can create a Template Switch helper via Settings > Devices and services > Helpers > Create Helper > Template > Switch.

VTM35-SN and VTM36 fan hardware: AC-only, Broan/Nutone bug, and missing Amazon Echo support

Not every Inovelli Matter switch controls lights; two White Series models are for AC fans. Inovelli’s VTM35-SN Fan Switch page says it works with AC motors only and lists a current incompatibility with the Broan / Nutone 696-R02 and 688-K fan. In non-neutral wiring, the fan switch loses the high speed and cannot run an exhaust fan. Inovelli’s VTM36 Fan & Light Canopy Module page also says AC motors only, and both fan pages say Amazon Echos are not approved because Amazon’s platform does not support the Matter Fan profile at this time. For more on fan-speed quirks across Matter, see Matter fan and air purifier support.

Thread border routers for each White Series model

Every White Series device uses Matter over Thread, so a Thread border router belongs on your network. Inovelli’s product pages state the setup rule differently by model and platform:

Apple’s Matter support page says Thread accessories require a Thread-enabled home hub such as Apple TV 4K, HomePod (2nd generation), HomePod mini or a compatible third-party Thread border router, but with iOS 18 or later an iPhone can add and control Matter accessories without a home hub, and iPhone 15 Pro or later can control Thread accessories without one. Google’s Matter page names Nest Hub (2nd gen), Nest Hub Max, Nest Wifi Pro and Google TV Streamer (4K) as Thread border router hubs. Home Assistant’s Matter docs recommend the HA OS Matter Server and list HomePod Mini, Apple TV 4K, Nest Hub (2nd Gen), Nest Wifi Pro and Home Assistant with the OpenThread Border Router app. Amazon’s Matter setup page says to confirm a Thread-enabled Echo or eero device is online, but that only helps the VTM30-SN and VTM31-SN, because Inovelli excludes Amazon on the fan models. For a broader border-router list, see Matter hubs and Thread border routers.

Multi-tap scenes, LED notifications and Smart Bulb Mode by VTM model

Inovelli’s product pages document feature support separately for each White Series model, and the lists are not identical. The dimmer page notes platforms that support notifications include Apple Home, Google Home, SmartThings, Hubitat and Home Assistant, while multi-taps only work on Apple Home, Home Assistant and SmartThings at this time. The same page says non-neutral setups require a bypass, energy monitoring is unavailable without neutral, and Smart Bulb Mode in multi-way requires an Aux switch.

The fan switch page says notifications are supported on Apple Home, Google Home, SmartThings, Hubitat and Home Assistant, but multi-taps only on Apple Home and SmartThings. The On/Off switch page lists Apple Home, SmartThings, Hubitat and Home Assistant as the platforms that support its features, including full color notifications and multi-tap scene control. The canopy module page lists Apple Home, SmartThings, Hubitat and Home Assistant for individual control of fan speed and bulb dim level. No fetched Inovelli page lists Google Home or Alexa for multi-tap scene control.

Pairing the VTM31-SN: Home Assistant, Apple Home, and the blue LED bar flow

All White Series switches use the same QR-code commissioning flow. Inovelli’s On/Off Switch manual says the LED bar pulses blue when ready; if it is not pulsing, scan the QR code and quickly tap the configuration/favorites button three times. A successful commission blinks green, a failed one blinks red. Factory reset is hold top of paddle and config button for 20 seconds until the LED bar turns red.

For Home Assistant, Inovelli’s White Series Dimmer setup article says go to Settings > Devices & services, click the Devices tab, click ADD DEVICE, choose Add Matter device, select “No. It’s new,” then scan the QR code. The same article notes a button-event issue where repeated multi-taps without another press in between may not register; the VTM31-SN beta 1.1.6r1 changelog from March 2026 says it reduced the debounce count for button recognition. Home Assistant’s Matter integration adds that Bluetooth is only used during commissioning and Thread devices need a border router. See Matter on Home Assistant for more.

For Apple Home, Inovelli’s Apple Home setup article says open the Home app, tap + at the top right, choose Add Accessory, scan the QR code, then tap Add to Home. Apple may show an “Uncertified Accessory” prompt, and Inovelli says to choose Add Anyway. That article also notes the Home app has no way to switch the VTM31-SN between on/off and dimmer mode; you change that at the switch using the documented paddle-and-config button combos. For broader QR or pairing help, see how to add a Matter device.

MatterCheck matrix for the White Series device types

MatterCheck tracks 4 Inovelli products out of 393, and the per-platform results below are for the device types those VTM models are filed under, not tests of Inovelli hardware. The table uses one word when pairing and control match.

Device typeApple HomeGoogle HomeAlexaSmartThingsHome AssistantHomeyHubitat
On/off switch (shows as an outlet)YesYesYesYesYesYesYes
2-1 dimmer switch (dimmable light)YesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Fan switch and canopy module (fan)YesYesYesYesYesYesPartial / Yes

Pairing and control for the device types Inovelli White Series products are filed under. Follow a device type link for automation trigger and confidence details. These are MatterCheck’s device-type results, not Inovelli product tests.

Quick answers for Inovelli White Series shoppers

Do Inovelli Blue Series switches work with Matter?

No. Inovelli’s switch lineup is split by protocol: White Series uses Matter/Thread, Blue Series uses Zigbee, and Red Series uses Z-Wave, per the White Series Dimmer page. Blue and Red devices do not have Matter and cannot be converted.

Do White Series switches require a Thread border router?

Yes. Inovelli’s product pages note Home Assistant and Hubitat require a Thread border router, and Amazon, Apple, Google and SmartThings require a compatible hub/device per their charts. Apple’s support page says iOS 18 or later can add and control Matter accessories without a home hub, but a Thread-enabled home hub is still recommended.

Why is the VTM35-SN fan switch not appearing in Amazon Alexa?

Inovelli’s VTM35-SN Fan Switch page says Amazon Echos are not approved because Amazon’s platform does not support the Matter Fan profile at this time. The VTM31-SN dimmer and VTM30-SN on/off pages do list Amazon, subject to a compatible Echo or eero device.

What is the current VTM31-SN firmware?

Production is 1.1.5, released February 2026, and beta is 1.1.6r1, released March 2026, per Inovelli’s firmware changelog. The CSA ledger’s VTM31-SN record certifies 1.1.5 with certificate CSA26033MAT49519-24 dated 2026-01-15.

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How we checked

This page is based on the CSA Distributed Compliance Ledger model record for vendor 4961, Inovelli product pages and help center firmware and setup articles, Inovelli Community threads already linked above, and Apple, Google, Amazon and Home Assistant Matter documentation fetched 2026-10-28. We did not conduct hands-on testing of any Inovelli product. Manufacturer statements are Inovelli’s own, community threads are user posts unless stated otherwise, and MatterCheck matrix results are per device type and platform, not tests of Inovelli hardware. See our methodology.

Last reviewed 2026-10-28. If Inovelli’s or your platform’s own instructions say something different, follow them.

This guide was drafted by AI from the dated sources linked above and checked against them by automated fact-check passes before publishing. How our content is made.

This guide was drafted by AI from the dated sources linked above and checked against them by automated fact-check passes before publishing. How our content is made.