GoKawiilAthom has announced that it has officially achieved Matter 1.5 certification for its Homey software component, covering the Homey Pro (2023 — 2026), Homey Pro mini, and the Homey Self Hosted Server. This update brings important upgrades for both native device integration and cross-platform device bridging.
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“Most people already own devices that will never speak Matter natively, and those should stay just as usable as anything they buy tomorrow,” said Stefan Witkamp, CEO of Athom.
What is New in Matter 1.5 for Homey
The update adds native support for energy-focused hardware categories, including EV chargers, heat pumps, solar panels, and major appliances.
Matter 1.5 is rolling out via firmware version 13.3.0 for supported Homey Pro and server installations.
Homey Pro and Homey Pro mini feature built-in Thread Border Routers, while self-hosted instances can integrate Matter over Thread accessories utilizing an available local Thread Border Router network
Bridging legacy protocols to Matter
One of Homey’s standout strengths remains its multi-protocol architecture, which supports Zigbee, Z-Wave, infrared, Bluetooth, 433 MHz, WiFi, and proprietary APIs. Through the Matter Bridge app, Homey allows users to expose non-Matter devices to Apple Home/HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, SmartThings, and Home Assistant.
Homey maintains direct control over the native device locally, while sharing standard accessory representations, including lights, sockets, thermostats, locks, window coverings, and sensors, downstream to receiving platforms via Matter.
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