Matter smart switch or button on Homey
For smart switches and buttons, Homey supports pairing and automation triggers. Support is only partial for control. It does not support automation actions. Our confidence in this answer is Med.
At a glance
| Answer | Homey |
|---|---|
| Pairing | Y |
| Control | Partial |
| Starts an automation | Y |
| Controlled by an automation | N |
| Confidence | Med |
| Matter spec | 1.0+ |
What this means
Support for control works with limits — check the product notes before you buy, because individual products may implement less than the device type.
Requirements
Hub requirement: Homey Pro, Homey Pro mini or Homey Self-Hosted Server (Matter 1.5 controller) required. Thread border router for Thread devices.
Matter spec: 1.0+.
Confidence
The evidence is a mix of official platform documentation and product- or community-level reports; some answers rest on documentation alone.
Sources
- support.homey.app · official · 2026-10-22
- support.homey.app · official · 2026-10-22
- csa-iot.org · official · 2026-10-22
Frequently asked questions
Does Homey support a Matter smart switch or button?
Homey pairs a Matter smart switch or button, though app control is only partial — expect a limited button UI. Med confidence, checked 2026-10-22. Homey controls a Matter smart switch or button only partly — expect limits on button presses and scenes (Med, checked 2026-10-22).
Can a Matter smart switch or button start a Homey automation?
Yes — pressing a Matter smart switch or button can start a Homey automation. As an action, Homey cannot use a Matter smart switch or button in an automation (Med, checked 2026-10-22).
Do I need a hub to use a Matter smart switch or button with Homey?
Homey needs a Matter controller before a Matter smart switch or button pairs.
Next steps
- All Homey answers for smart switches and buttons, side by side — the full smart switch or button matrix across every platform.
- Compare Homey with another platform — pairing, control, triggers and actions in one table.
- Check whether your setup will work — answer a few questions and get a verdict with caveats.
- Matter products of this type — tested products with their own notes and sources.
- Matter on Homey: every device type
- Smart switch or button support guide
- All platforms compared
- How to check Matter certification
- Matter firmware updates on each platform
- How we check — evidence rules, confidence ratings and how often we re-check.
Other platforms for smart switches and buttons
- Apple Home — supports pairing, partial control and automation triggers High
- Google Home — supports pairing, partial control and automation triggers Med
- Amazon Alexa — supports pairing, partial control and automation triggers High
- SmartThings — supports pairing, partial control and automation triggers High
- Home Assistant — supports pairing, partial control and automation triggers High
- Hubitat — no confirmed support Med