# Matter over Thread Light Switch

**URL:** <https://community.homey.app/t/matter-over-thread-light-switch/147457>\
**Category:** Devices\
**Created:** [December 20, 2025, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/matter-over-thread-light-switch/147457 "2025-12-20T20:04:40Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 3:19am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/matter-over-thread-light-switch/147457/6 "2026-01-08T03:19:11Z")

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Hi Rolf,

I wonder if interference can be part of the issues here.  
Did you tune the channels?  
Wifi 2.4GHz / Bluetooth / zigbee / microwave are all operating in the same band.

And Thread shares the hardware with zigbee (a.k.a. Multiprotocol), it’s not recommended to use (many) devices of both protocols at once (in case you do).

> [@Advanced Zigbee Troubleshooting on Homey](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-zigbee-troubleshooting-on-homey/115930):
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> If you’re experiencing issues with your Zigbee network on Homey, here are advanced troubleshooting steps to help optimize performance and stability, especially in more complex environments: Power Supply Integrity A stable power supply is critical for Homey’s performance. An underpowered adapter can lead to instability in the Zigbee network. Always ensure you’re using a reliable adapter providing at least 2A. Power fluctuations can cause disconnections or communication failures, especially un…

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