How to Connect Matter Smart Home Devices with Alexa

To connect your Matter device with Alexa, use the Alexa app.

Tip: Install your Matter device within 30 ft (9 m) of your compatible Matter controller. If you’re connecting Thread-based Matter devices, confirm that the Thread network setting is active for your Thread border router. Also, ensure that IPV6 is active in your router settings.

  1. Open the Alexa app .
  2. Open Devices .
  3. Select the plus icon .
  4. Select Add Device.
  5. Select Other from the bottom of the list.
  6. Select matter.
  7. To confirm that you have a Matter device, select Yes.
  8. Scan your Matter QR Code or enter the numeric code with your phone and follow the on-screen instructions.
Scanning the QR code with your phone requires camera permissions. If you can’t scan your QR code, enter the code manually. You can find the code on the device’s Quick Start Guide or on the device itself.

If you can’t connect your Thread-based Matter device to your Thread network, try setting up your Matter device with another Smart Home System first. Then connect your Matter device with Alexa.

Note: Compatible Echo devices can act as Thread border routers. These Echo devices automatically create a Thread network and store Thread network credentials on your Amazon account. When you connect a Thread Matter device with your Echo, your Echo retrieves the Thread network credentials for easy setup.

To learn more about Alexa's Matter support and compatible devices, go to Alexa Smart Home Connectivity (https://www.amazon.co.uk/connect_to_alexa).

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