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Aeotec Smart Home Hub
Matter Protocol
The Aeotec Smart Home Hub from Aeotec is a Thread Border Router. It connects to your home network over Wi-Fi or Ethernet and creates a Thread network for your other devices. Thread devices join and communicate through it, so they need no extra hub.
In a Thread network, the Aeotec Smart Home Hub works as a Border Router (TBR).
Border Router (TBR)
A Thread Border Router connects your Thread devices to your home network, so no extra hub is needed.
Router (FTD)
A Thread Router stays powered on and relays messages for other devices, extending the range of your network.
End Device (MTD)
A Thread End Device talks to nearby routers and does not relay messages, which saves power and battery life.
Every Thread network needs at least one Thread Border Router. See all border routers →
The Aeotec Smart Home Hub from Aeotec connects to your smart home over Wi-Fi. It joins your existing network directly, without a Thread Border Router or extra hub, and your Matter controller reaches it through your home router.
Wi-Fi Band
Most Matter Wi-Fi devices only connect on 2.4 GHz. If your router combines 2.4 and 5 GHz under one SSID, split them to avoid issues.
Same Network
Your phone, your controller and the device must be on the same network. Guest networks and separate VLANs can block Matter.
Power Use
Wi-Fi uses more power than Thread, so most Matter over Wi-Fi devices run on mains power instead of batteries.
Every Matter device needs a Matter controller, like a smart hub, display or speaker. See all Matter hubs →
The Aeotec Smart Home Hub from Aeotec connects to your smart home over Ethernet. It plugs straight into your router or network switch, and your Matter controller reaches it over your local network, without a Thread Border Router or extra hub.
Wired and Stable
A network cable gives the most stable connection, with no Wi-Fi interference, range limits or dropouts.
Same Network
Your phone, your controller and the device must be on the same network. Guest networks and separate VLANs can block Matter.
Network Port
Matter over Ethernet devices need a free LAN port on your router or network switch.
Every Matter device needs a Matter controller, like a smart hub, display or speaker. See all Matter hubs →
Matter Version
Matter 1.1
The Aeotec Smart Home Hub is certified on Matter 1.1, released in May 2023. This update added no new device types. It improved support for battery-powered devices that sleep most of the time, so they last longer and show as offline less often.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Aeotec Smart Home Hub need a smart hub?
Yes, but only a Matter controller from your platform. The Aeotec Smart Home Hub is a Thread Border Router itself, so it needs no separate Thread hub. Many border routers already work as a Matter controller, like a HomePod mini or Google Nest Hub.
Does the Aeotec Smart Home Hub work without internet?
Yes. Matter runs on your local network, so the Aeotec Smart Home Hub keeps working when your internet goes down. Remote access, voice assistants and some Aeotec cloud features may still need a working connection.
Does the Aeotec Smart Home Hub work with Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant?
Yes. The Aeotec Smart Home Hub is Matter certified, so it works with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant, as long as the platform supports Matter Hub devices. Support for newer device types can differ per platform.
Do I need the Aeotec app to use the Aeotec Smart Home Hub?
No. Any Matter hub can set up and control the Aeotec Smart Home Hub without the Aeotec app. Some advanced features may not be part of Matter yet, so settings like firmware updates or special modes can still require the Aeotec app.
How do I set up the Aeotec Smart Home Hub?
Open your smart home app, choose to add a device and scan the Matter QR code on the Aeotec Smart Home Hub or its packaging. You can also type in the 11-digit Matter code instead. The app guides you through the rest. Keep the code safe, you need it again after a reset.
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