How to Add a Matter Smart Home Device to Amazon Alexa
Matter is finally here, making it easier to share your smart home devices with everyone in your home—regardless of phone or voice assistant preference. However, the new IoT standard also features a new device pairing process and additional requirements for Alexa users.
We’ll show you everything you need and how to set up your Matter devices with Alexa and an Echo device.
Matter to Amazon Alexa: What You’ll Need
Since Matter is an entirely new smart home standard, adding a device to your home differs fromconnecting older devices like a smart plug to Alexa. To begin with, you’ll need to ensure that your device is compatible with Matter.
it’s possible to check for compatibility by looking for a Matter label or pairing code on-device or in the included packaging. If you have an older device that recently became compatible with Matter, you’ll likely need to refer to the vendor’s app for the code.
In addition to a compatible smart device, your Amazon Echo must also support Matter Controller functionality. Luckily, almost every Echo device on the market —with a few exceptions— supports Matter as long as it is running the latest software release.
Here’s the complete list of Matter compatible models according to Amazon:
As you might expect, your phone and the Alexa app must be up-to-date to add a Matter device. You’ll also need to turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and be within proximity of your device.
How to Add A Matter Device to Amazon Alexa
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To add a Matter device to your smart home, start by launching the Alexa app foriOSorAndroid. Next, tapDeviceson the menu bar, then tap the+icon at the top right of your screen.
Now, tapAdd Device, then scroll down to the end of the device list and tapOther. On the next screen, tapMatter, followed byYeswhen the app asks if your device has a Matter logo.
At this point, you’ll need to locate your device’s Matter pairing code. If your device is new and Alexa is the first service you’ll be connecting it to, tapScan QR Code,then use your camera to scan the Matter pairing code.
If you wish toadd a Matter smart device to Alexa from Apple Homeor another service, tapTry Numeric Code Instead.Now,use the keyboard toenter the pairing code provided by the other platform.
Alexa will now attempt to connect to your device. If successful, tapNextto complete the setup process. After setup, you’ll find your device under the associated category in theDevicesarea of the app.
How to Remove A Matter Device From Amazon Alexa
If you ever need to remove a Matter device from your smart home, you can do so via the Alexa app. Launch the Alexa app, then tapDevicesat the bottom of your screen.
Next, tap the category your device is associated with—such as Plugs, Lights, or Thermostats. From here, tap and hold a device icon to bring up the control screen.
Now, tap theSettingsbutton near the top right corner of the app, followed by theTrashicon. Finally, tapDeleteto complete the removal process.
Smart Devices Matter to Amazon’s Alexa
After adding your Matter device to Alexa, you’ll unlock the ability to use it in Routines and with Hunches alongside all your other smart home accessories. And, of course, you can now take advantage of hands-free Alexa voice commands—just give Amazon’s assistant a shout.
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