Note: 1Home Matter Controller is not fully released to the public yet. Expected release: 4.11.2024
Being able to expand your KNX system with Matter devices is now a reality - with 1Home Matter Controller. You can watch the full feature reveal video here.
In this article, we'll cover:
- Connecting Matter devices to the 1Home Dashboard
- Controlling your home with the 1Home Mobile App
- Using Matter and KNX devices together in 1Home Automations
- Using Matter device state and data to control KNX devices
- Using Matter devices in ETS
Connecting Matter devices to 1Home Dashboard
Adding Matter devices to the 1Home Dashboard is very similar to adding KNX devices. In your 1Home Dashboard, click on the "Add Device" button, and select the "Matter" option. You will be presented with two connection options:
The Device Is New - Choose this option if your Matter device is "out-of-the-box", and hasn't been configured and connected to any network or system yet. You will be prompted to connect the device via the 1Home Mobile App.
The Device Is Connected To Another Ecosystem - Choose this option if your Matter device is already connected to your local network and to a smart home ecosystem (for example Apple Home, Google Home, etc.).
Once imported, you can use your Matter devices in the 1Home Dashboard as you would KNX devices.
Controlling your home with the 1Home Mobile App
Another addition to the 1Home lineup is the brand new 1Home Mobile App, which enables you to control your KNX and Matter devices without additional smart hubs.
Here's a quick teaser:
Using Matter and KNX devices together in 1Home Automations
1Home Matter Controller unlocks a whole new world of possibilities when it comes to automating your smart home.
The automation example in the video uses a Matter pushbutton to trigger actions which include a Nuki Smart Lock, Nanoleaf LED Strip, KNX blinds & sauna, Philips Hue Lights, and Eve Smart Plug.
Using Matter device state and data to control KNX devices
1Home Matter Controller enables you to use data or device state changes from Matter devices to control KNX devices - or vice versa.
In the example below, we've setup a trigger that listens to temperature changes on an Eve Weather sensor. The following action sends the temperature data to a KNX thermostat, controlling its set point.
Using Matter devices in ETS
We are aware that many of you want to bring Matter devices directly to ETS.
We are happy to announce that we are working on automatically mapping Matter devices to KNX group objects and group addresses. This will work in a way that is already familiar to you, such as DALI to KNX Gateway where you simply link group addresses to DALI devices. The same will be possible for Matter!
We will be updating you on the progress of this functionality, so stay tuned!