Short answer
Home Assistant Green is works with Home Assistant. For most users, the practical path is to use this as the home assistant controller.
Compatibility summary
| Device | Home Assistant Green |
|---|---|
| Platform | Home Assistant |
| Status | Works |
| Required hubs | Home Assistant Green or Yellow |
| Hub risk | medium |
| Protocols | Ethernet, USB expansion, Matter |
| Confidence | high |
| Tested by us | No |
Hub requirement diagnosis
Plan for Home Assistant Green or Yellow before pairing.
How to connect
- Use this as the Home Assistant controller.
- Add integrations or radios for target devices.
What may not work
- Needs USB radio for Zigbee or Thread
- Matter Thread requires a Thread border router
Troubleshooting checklist
- Confirm the exact product SKU and firmware version.
- Keep the target controller and phone on the same network during pairing.
- If Matter pairing fails, factory reset the device and retry with a fresh setup code.
- Check whether the hub is only acting as a bridge or also as a Thread border router.
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FAQ
Does Home Assistant Green work with Home Assistant?
Works. The best path is: Use this as the Home Assistant controller. Add integrations or radios for target devices.
Does Home Assistant Green need a hub?
Usually yes: Home Assistant Green or Yellow.
What features may be missing in Home Assistant?
Needs USB radio for Zigbee or Thread Matter Thread requires a Thread border router