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Eve Door & Window Compatibility: Matter, Thread, Hubs, and Home Assistant

Check Eve Door & Window protocols, ecosystems, required hubs, Matter support, Thread support, local control, limitations, and alternatives.

Matter: nativeThread: yesLocal control: fullConfidence: high

Compatibility matrix

PlatformStatusRequired hubsPage
Home AssistantWorksThread border router, Matter controllerIncluded on this page
Apple HomeWorksThread border router, Matter controllerIncluded on this page
Google HomeWorksThread border router, Matter controllerIncluded on this page
AlexaWorksThread border router, Matter controllerIncluded on this page
AqaraNeeds verificationThread border router, Matter controllerIncluded on this page

Connectivity & Matter details

Matter connectionMatter over Thread
Thread roleThread end device
Needs Thread border routerYes
Local controlFull local control
Required hubsThread border router, Matter controller

Known limitations

  • Requires Thread infrastructure
  • History features depend on app ecosystem

Automation fit

Use this to decide whether the device is a good trigger, action, or support device for a real automation scene, and whether it is reliable enough for critical automations.

Works as trigger

yes

Works as action

no

Local readiness

high

Cloud dependency

none

Trigger reliability

high

Maintenance risk

low

Network sensitivity

medium

Critical automation

good

Trigger and entity exposure
Trigger type
state
Expected entities
contact, battery
Reliability notes
  • Reliable contact trigger if Thread or Bluetooth path is stable.
  • Use explicit open and closed states for alarm logic.
Best automation use cases
Required companion devices
  • Thread border router
  • Matter controller or Apple home hub

Avoid using this for

  • package detection without camera
  • lock-state detection
  • setups without Thread coverage

Recommended fallback

  • entry delay
  • low battery notification
  • manual arming override
Security fit

Local event

yes

RTSP / ONVIF

no

Frigate fit

no

Person detection

no

Package detection

no

Subscription risk

none

Good for

front doorwindowspatio door

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