As the title says, no matter what I do i cannot get a matter device to pair. The device i am trying to pair is a Tapo S515 light switch, and it provides the code to pair it. I am using the Homey SHS and a Homey bridge, but when i go to add the light switch, it simply says “put the device in pairing…

It’s not yet compatible with the Tapo app (only the S505 is compatible). You should request support here: [image] [APP] Tapo - Smart devices for smart living Apps Effortlessly connect and manage your TP-Link Tapo devices with Homey and enhance your Smart Home …

Thank you. I see what you mean, but what I’m saying is I don’t even get the option to attempt to pair it via matter, not via the Tapo app.

If it’s Matter-over-Thread, you’d have to have an up-and-running Thread Border Router in the house. For example, certain apple and google devices act as TBR, just use your fav search engine to find out. A Homey Bridge lacks a Thread radio, so this isn’t of any use (plus, with Matter-over-wifi, you…

[image] MiloshDirect: What kind of support model is that? The usual one (for Homey).

Matter or Matter over Thread devices work even without an app, provided that the existing Matter version supports this device. This means that no Homey app is necessary.

Got it. So if I do the math, since I don’t currently have a TBR: HomePod Mini: $110 Homey Bridge: $70 Homey SHS lifetime: $150 Total: $330 Vs Homey Pro Mini + Bridge: $270 Or Homey Pro (2026): $400 Sigh…guess I know which way to go. Thanks everyone!

I do like the ecosystem so far but it does make me wary of investing further into it.

[image] MiloshDirect: Homey Pro Mini + Bridge: $270 Regarding Matter, a bridge isn’t going to help; Plus, the Pro mini supports Matter/zigbee on it’s own https://support.homey.app/hc/en-us/articles/360015447093-Comparing-the-existing-Homey-Pro-models Curious what your choice would be. Mat…

Yeah this whole rabbit hole is because Homey doesn’t currently support the Tapo S515 switch, but the switch is able to use Matter. And, I really don’t want to rip it back out of the wall… haha

And also, I bought like 5 of the same switch and planned on installing them throughout the house, but thankfully I haven’t bought the SHS license yet, though I did buy the Bridge. I THINK my plan is to buy the Pro 2026 and return the Bridge. Of course, then I’ll find out that SOMETHING is out of r…

Cannot add any matter devices, and thread settings give an error

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smarthomesven March 1, 2026, 12:07am 2

It’s not yet compatible with the Tapo app (only the S505 is compatible). You should request support here:

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Cannot add any matter devices, and thread settings give an error

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