Homebridge 2.0 Launches with Matter Support
▼ Summary
– Homebridge 2.0 officially launched on May 4th after over three years in beta, adding initial groundwork for Matter support.
– The update allows Homebridge to act as a Matter bridge, enabling Matter devices to appear in Apple Home.
– Homebridge is a popular software solution that integrates non-HomeKit devices, like Ring cameras, into Apple Home.
– The Matter support was announced via a Reddit post from NorthernMan5, a core GitHub maintainer.
– The update enables Homebridge to bridge physical IoT devices to the Matter protocol, making them accessible in Matter-compatible platforms.
Homebridge, the widely used open-source platform that lets you bring non-HomeKit gadgets like Ring cameras into Apple’s smart home ecosystem, is taking a major leap forward. With the official launch of Homebridge 2.0 today, May 4th, the software now includes foundational support for the Matter smart home standard.
After spending more than three years in beta, Homebridge 2.0 is finally rolling out to all users. According to a post on the r/homebridge subreddit from NorthernMan5, one of the project’s core GitHub maintainers, the update lays the “initial groundwork for Matter support.” This means Homebridge can now function as a Matter bridge, not just a HomeKit bridge. In practical terms, that allows Matter-compatible devices to show up in Apple Home through the Homebridge interface.
The change is significant because it expands Homebridge’s utility beyond the Apple-only HomeKit ecosystem. By bridging devices that rely on cloud APIs, HTTP, or MQTT into the Matter protocol, users gain broader access to their smart home gear across platforms like Apple Home and other Matter-friendly ecosystems. The update also paves the way for future improvements, including support for robot vacuums and other device types that have been historically tricky to integrate.
For anyone running a smart home with a mix of brands and protocols, Homebridge 2.0 represents a more flexible, future-proof foundation. The Matter integration is still in its early stages, but the groundwork is now in place for a more unified smart home experience.
(Source: The Verge)
