# New Matter Bridge App advice **URL:** \ **Category:** Apps\ **Tags:** app, matter\ **Created:** [November 14, 2025, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-matter-bridge-app-advice/145331 "2025-11-14T14:51:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Rossbaraz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/rossbaraz/32/120735_2.png) [@Rossbaraz](https://community.homey.app/u/Rossbaraz)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2025, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-matter-bridge-app-advice/145331/1 "2025-11-14T14:51:32Z")
Hi everyone, I’m looking for advice on getting the _most out of this app_ beyond the basic setup (which I’ve already done and works fine). Specifically: - When connecting with Google Home(or any hub for that “matter”), I notice duplicate devices showing up. Should those be deleted in Google Home, or in the Homie app? Can someone do a video on it perhaps of best practices? - Is it better practice to uninstall devices that were previously connected before setting up through this app? - For devices that support Matter, should they be connected via Matter first so they automatically sync with both Homie and Google Home, And which one should you prioritize for maximum functionality? - Should you delete the native app that’s linking it to Google Home to prioritize the matter link ect? - And / Or when multiple devices & multiple links are active for the same device should there be a preferred to linking method? For example, delete all the other link methods and just use the matter bridge app to avoid conflicts? I’d love to hear what best practices others are using to avoid duplicates and ensure the cleanest, most efficient setup. ---
**Author:** ![XmartyL](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/xmartyl/32/56334_2.png) [@XmartyL](https://community.homey.app/u/XmartyL)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2025, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-matter-bridge-app-advice/145331/2 "2025-11-14T16:59:21Z")
Devices can be linked in multiple ways. 1. Google Assistant integration on Homey 2. New Matter Bridge 3. Some devices can be directly connected to multiple hubs; Sonos, Netatemo, and Tado are some examples. When multiple links are active, duplicates will pop up. I have not seen the option to exclude specific devices from being exposed via the Matter Bridge. If not present, it would be a nice addition. ---
**Author:** ![Rossbaraz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/rossbaraz/32/120735_2.png) [@Rossbaraz](https://community.homey.app/u/Rossbaraz)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2025, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-matter-bridge-app-advice/145331/3 "2025-11-14T19:37:53Z")
I agree with your idea to exclude specific devices as DUPs are an issue currently. ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Kawa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_kawa/32/173848_2.png) [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2025, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-matter-bridge-app-advice/145331/4 "2025-11-14T22:04:29Z")
> [@XmartyL](#): > > I have not seen the option to exclude specific devices from being exposed via the Matter Bridge ![Screenshot_20251114_225721_Chrome](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/a/d/ad8b251e09a700f5460e2219d43943806f2a7ee3.jpeg) ([Source](https://homey.app/en-nl/app/com.athom.matter-bridge/Matter-Bridge/)) With a “select devices” option, I would expect the possibility to deselect the devices as well. But Athom’s ways can be fuzzy 🫣😜 ---
**Author:** ![XmartyL](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/xmartyl/32/56334_2.png) [@XmartyL](https://community.homey.app/u/XmartyL)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2025, 7:52am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-matter-bridge-app-advice/145331/5 "2025-11-15T07:52:24Z")
I saw that when I was connecting my Apple TV via matter bridge 😀. before that tried to connect my SmartThings hub via matter bridge. But unfortunately not successful. It keeps asking me for a WiFi password. ![IMG_2477](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/d/5/d533cb3d4c073e617d2e0935d2cfca40b5b08ad7.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![SunBeech](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/sunbeech/32/111391_2.png) [@SunBeech](https://community.homey.app/u/SunBeech)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2025, 8:17am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-matter-bridge-app-advice/145331/6 "2025-11-15T08:17:02Z")
Does this perhaps relate this remark in Homey’s guidance for connecting matter devices: [https://support.homey.app/hc/en-us/articles/12934291420060-Connecting-a-Matter-or-Thread-Device](https://support.homey.app/hc/en-us/articles/12934291420060-Connecting-a-Matter-or-Thread-Device) ![IMG_5995](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/6/6/6672a035e7998fd7fc248452d2cc42011b4feeb9.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![XmartyL](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/xmartyl/32/56334_2.png) [@XmartyL](https://community.homey.app/u/XmartyL)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2025, 9:09am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-matter-bridge-app-advice/145331/7 "2025-11-15T09:09:47Z")
Hi SunBeech, That could be the reason why it’s not working for me, my Homey is connected via a cable, not WiFi. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![SunBeech](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/sunbeech/32/111391_2.png) [@SunBeech](https://community.homey.app/u/SunBeech)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2025, 9:16am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-matter-bridge-app-advice/145331/8 "2025-11-15T09:16:16Z")
What I understand is that you then need to make sure your phone is connected to a WiFi network that gives access to the same home network that your Homey uses (they need to be able to communicate with each other). You would then provide the password of that WiFi network during the setup. ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Kawa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_kawa/32/173848_2.png) [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2025, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-matter-bridge-app-advice/145331/9 "2025-11-15T18:43:15Z")
Indeed Homey @ cable or wifi isn’t relevant . ---
**Author:** ![Mark520](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/mark520/32/143109_2.png) [@Mark520](https://community.homey.app/u/Mark520)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2025, 1:34am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-matter-bridge-app-advice/145331/10 "2025-11-17T01:34:46Z")
Today I successfully connected to Amazon with the Homey Matter Bridge. I have my HP23 connected via Ethernet only. When asked I provided WiFi password when requested. I have also noticed duplicates kinda. When selected the device I wish to share with Alexa it shows up in 2 parts. The first is a matter device with the original name of device and then it creates another device which it allows control of like turning a plug on and off. I assume this is what is supposed to happen. Seems strange that it does that. ---
**Author:** ![XmartyL](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/xmartyl/32/56334_2.png) [@XmartyL](https://community.homey.app/u/XmartyL)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2025, 6:56am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-matter-bridge-app-advice/145331/11 "2025-11-17T06:56:20Z")
> [@Mark520](#): > > When asked I provided WiFi password when requested Hi Mark, How do you know the WiFi password? When I try to connect to my smartingshub (in my Samsung TV) I also get the question to enter a WiFi password but in do not recognize the ssid. ---
**Author:** ![Mark520](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/mark520/32/143109_2.png) [@Mark520](https://community.homey.app/u/Mark520)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2025, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-matter-bridge-app-advice/145331/12 "2025-11-17T14:54:08Z")
I was presented with a choice of WiFi options (all within range) and selected my own so I knew the password. Does it give you the option to type your ssid? ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Aukes](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_aukes/32/80627_2.png) [@Peter\_Aukes](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Aukes)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2025, 11:46am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-matter-bridge-app-advice/145331/13 "2025-11-23T11:46:48Z")
Hi All, I have also a question. I have downloaded the Matter bridge app but got stuck when I want to configure the app with the QR code. It asks me to connect with a matter controller app. I use TADO with a bridge and also the home wizard energy app. But I do not know how to connect. Somebody can help me out? ---
**Author:** ![robertklep](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/robertklep/32/160628_2.png) [@robertklep](https://community.homey.app/u/robertklep)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2025, 11:51am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-matter-bridge-app-advice/145331/14 "2025-11-23T11:51:34Z")
Do you understand the purpose of the Matter Bridge app? It sounds like you want to add Matter devices to Homey, but that’s not what the Matter Bridge app is for. ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Aukes](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_aukes/32/80627_2.png) [@Peter\_Aukes](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Aukes)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2025, 11:53am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-matter-bridge-app-advice/145331/15 "2025-11-23T11:53:22Z")
Hi Robert, I think I am indeed mistaken. If I think further then is it the way around. Connect Homey devices to for example Google Home isn’t it? ---
**Author:** ![robertklep](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/robertklep/32/160628_2.png) [@robertklep](https://community.homey.app/u/robertklep)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2025, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-matter-bridge-app-advice/145331/16 "2025-11-23T12:01:33Z")
> [@Peter\_Aukes](#): > > If I think further then is it the way around. Connect Homey devices to for example Google Home isn’t it? Correct. ---
**Author:** ![XmartyL](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/xmartyl/32/56334_2.png) [@XmartyL](https://community.homey.app/u/XmartyL)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2025, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-matter-bridge-app-advice/145331/17 "2025-11-24T15:32:27Z")
No, the wifi is just presented (which I don’t recognize). There is no option to selected a different wifi.