Smartblinds and Matter

Over the past few years, we have been working hard to launch a new, groundbreaking smart home protocol: Matter. This new smart home protocol is the latest standard within the smart home world and comes from a partnership of the greats such as Apple, Google, Samsung, Amazon and many other big tech companies. You can read about what Matter is and what it means for Smartblinds here.

What is Matter?

Matter is the latest smart home connection protocol, providing the connecting factor between devices that previously never wanted to work together. So whereas you couldn't normally pair your Apple speaker with your Google Home, Matter now makes this possible. Matter increases compatibility between platforms and ensures that when choosing smart home devices, you no longer have to check whether the device is connectable to the smart home platform you are using. If there is a Matter logo on the packaging of the device, you connect that device to any smart home platform available.

Eve Motionblinds Matter Motors

Smartblinds has access to the latest Eve Motionblinds motors, which also have access to the new Matter protocol. As a result, it no longer matters whether you want to connect Smartblinds to Google, Amazon, Apple or Samsung. Via the Matter QR code on the cord of your Smartblinds, you connect directly to all these platforms, without the intervention of a bridge. Have you bought a Smartblinds with Eve Motionblinds motor in the past, but it does not yet have Matter? Then you can upgrade it to the Matter protocol.

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Thread and Matter

Smartblinds also feature the Thread protocol in addition to the new Matter protocol. Thread is a communication protocol that allows your smart home devices to communicate with each other better, faster and smoother. Smart home devices with thread are connected by the Thread protocol in addition to Wi-Fi, which means that communication between devices does not take place over Wi-Fi, but directly through the devices. This makes communication between your devices even faster.

So when choosing your smart home devices, make sure you pay attention to the Matter logo and Thread icon on the packaging. With these 2 protocols on your smart home devices, you are guaranteed the optimal smart home experience!

View Smartblinds with Matter and Thread

Check Matter Hubs

Note: to use our Matter motors you will need a supported hub. Please check the hubs below to verify you have a supported hub.

Supported hubs for your Matter Smartblinds:

Apple HomeKit

Apple TV 4K (3rd gen, 128GB)
Apple TV 4K (2nd gen)
HomePod (2nd gen)
HomePod Mini

Google Home

Nest Hub (2nd gen)
Nest Hub Max
Nest Wifi Pro (wifi 6E)
Google TV Streamer (4K)

Amazon Alexa

Echo Show 8 (3rd gen), Show 10 (3rd gen), Show 15 (2nd gen), Show 21
Echo (4th gen)
Echo Hub
Echo Plus (2nd gen)
Echo Studio
eero 6, 6+, Pro 6, Pro 6E, Max 7

Samsung SmartThings

SmartThings Hub v3
SmartThings Station

Home Assistant*

Home Assistant Green & Connect ZBT-1
Home Assistant Yellow

* Requires Matter & OpenThread add-on in Home Assistant and Home Assistant Companion App for iPhone or Android. Setup is also supported with other compatible Thread Border Routers or Home Assistant OS installations.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SMARTBLINDS & MATTER

What does Matter mean for compatibility with different smart home brands?

Matter creates a universal connection standard so Smartblinds can work with many ecosystems — Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant and others — without needing separate platform‑specific setup steps. If a device supports Matter, it can connect to any Matter‑compatible smart home system.

Do I still need a smart hub to use Matter with Smartblinds?

Yes — to connect Matter‑enabled Smartblinds to your smart home, you need a supported border router or smart hub that supports Matter and Thread. These include devices like Apple HomePod, Google Nest Hub, Amazon Echo and compatible Home Assistant hardware.

Can older Smartblinds be upgraded to Matter?

If you purchased a Smartblinds product with an older Eve Motionblinds motor that doesn’t yet support Matter, it can be upgraded to Matter support. This means you can bring older blinds into the Matter world without replacing the entire motor.

How does Matter affect control speed and reliability?

Matter works alongside the Thread protocol, which creates a more efficient, direct communication network between devices. This improves responsiveness and reliability of commands, especially when multiple smart devices are in use at the same time.

What smart hubs are supported for Matter Smartblinds?

Matter‑enabled Smartblinds work with a variety of smart hubs that serve as Matter and Thread border routers. Supported hubs include Apple HomePod and Apple TV 4K models, Google Nest Hub devices, Amazon Echo devices with Matter support, Samsung SmartThings hubs, and Home Assistant devices with Matter/Thread support.

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