Eve
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.
Compatibility matrix
| Platform | Status | Required hubs | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Assistant | Works | Thread border router, Matter controller | Included on this page |
| Apple Home | Works | Thread border router, Matter controller | Included on this page |
| Google Home | Works | Thread border router, Matter controller | Included on this page |
| Alexa | Works | Thread border router, Matter controller | Included on this page |
| Aqara | Needs verification | Thread border router, Matter controller | Included on this page |
Connectivity & Matter details
| Matter connection | Matter over Thread |
|---|---|
| Thread role | Thread end device |
| Needs Thread border router | Yes |
| Local control | Full local control |
| Required hubs | Thread 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 type
- state
- Expected entities
- contact, battery
- Reliable contact trigger if Thread or Bluetooth path is stable.
- Use explicit open and closed states for alarm logic.
- 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
Local event
yes
RTSP / ONVIF
no
Frigate fit
no
Person detection
no
Package detection
no
Subscription risk
none
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