Hub requirement calculator
Find the hub, controller, or router your setup is missing
Select a device, target ecosystem, existing hubs, and Matter Server status. The calculator explains whether you need a Matter Controller, Thread Border Router, Aqara hub, Zigbee coordinator, or no extra hardware yet.
Hubs/controllers you already have
Hub requirement result
Aqara Smart Lock U200
Missing pieces
- Thread Border Router
- Home Assistant Matter Server
- Thread border router
- Matter controller
- Home Assistant Green or Yellow
- Home Assistant Matter setup with Thread access
Buy or avoid
- A Thread Border Router such as HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K, Aqara Hub M3, or Google Nest Hub
Recommended path
- Pair the device to a Matter controller.
- Share or commission it to Home Assistant Matter.
- Confirm entities appear in Home Assistant.
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