# Use AppleTV as matter bridge (Thread) together with SHS **URL:** \ **Category:** Homey Self-Hosted Server\ **Created:** [January 4, 2026, 8:53am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/use-appletv-as-matter-bridge-thread-together-with-shs/148504 "2026-01-04T08:53:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mbnn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/mbnn/32/36655_2.png) [@mbnn](https://community.homey.app/u/mbnn)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2026, 8:53am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/use-appletv-as-matter-bridge-thread-together-with-shs/148504/1 "2026-01-04T08:53:50Z")
Hello all Im trying to figure out options to move to SHS, but I have 2 devices in my home that use Matter over Thread (Nuki doorlock for example), which is now connected to Homey 2023. Is there a way to use an existing AppleTV 4K as Thread bridge for this and move those devices to there, still then also getting them into Homey (SHS)? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![smarthomesven](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/smarthomesven/32/79712_2.png) [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2026, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/use-appletv-as-matter-bridge-thread-together-with-shs/148504/2 "2026-01-04T12:23:48Z")
AFAIK Thread is not available on Homey SHS, because the Homey Bridge doesn’t support it. You can’t use external dongles with SHS. ---
**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:** [January 5, 2026, 1:13am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/use-appletv-as-matter-bridge-thread-together-with-shs/148504/3 "2026-01-05T01:13:07Z")
You’ll need an external Thread Border Router, which SHS can use; like a Google hub, or certain apple devices. Some apple TV’s can act as a TBR apparently, maybe you’re lucky > **[A complete list of Thread Border Routers on the market today](https://www.matteralpha.com/frequently-asked-questions/complete-list-thread-border-routers)** > > Although Thread doesn't need a "hub" in the traditional sense, you will still need another piece of hardware—a Thread Border Router—to take advantage of its benefits. So, if you are just starting a smart home or making the move to Matter, you'll need... (Not sure if this is spot on, but you’ll get the idea) . Here’s a complete topic about SHS and 3rd party TBRs: > [@SHS and 3rd Party Thread Boarder Router (like Open TBR)](https://community.homey.app/t/shs-and-3rd-party-thread-boarder-router-like-open-tbr/148043): > > Hello, I’m also considering using the Dongle Max. With two antennas (Zigbee/TBR). I have two questions: TBR: How can I integrate the Thread Border Router into SHS? MQTT: In the Dongle Max management dashboard, there’s an option to configure a direct connection between the dongle and the MQTT server on the SHS. Is Zigbee2MQTT also required? ---
**Author:** ![mbnn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/mbnn/32/36655_2.png) [@mbnn](https://community.homey.app/u/mbnn)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2026, 9:07am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/use-appletv-as-matter-bridge-thread-together-with-shs/148504/4 "2026-01-07T09:07:28Z")
Yes i have read all that, but doesnt say anywhere how SHS can use the AppleTV (which has TBR support in my case) for devices 😀 ---
**Author:** ![James\_Butler](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/james_butler/32/93836_2.png) [@James\_Butler](https://community.homey.app/u/James_Butler)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2026, 11:14am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/use-appletv-as-matter-bridge-thread-together-with-shs/148504/5 "2026-01-14T11:14:16Z")
Connecting Matter devices to Homey SHS will require that your iPhone is setup that it uses the AppleTV as the Matter Router.. Once devices are setup HomeySHS connects using the Matter protocol over WiFi to talk with the AppleTV, which in turn will proceed with sending the Matter commands over Thread to the devices This is the very short version of how its supposed to work. ---
**Author:** ![Welshsmarthome](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/df705f/32.png) [@Welshsmarthome](https://community.homey.app/u/Welshsmarthome)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/use-appletv-as-matter-bridge-thread-together-with-shs/148504/6 "2026-02-05T21:09:26Z")
I am struggling with this too. Im gutted as I just ditched my Homey Pro 23 for SHS and assumed Apple Home Pod mini would work as the TBR. Ive got my nuki lock paired no problem which makes me think its all working. I also got one of my Tado x valves paired but only 1. I cant get any other matter /thread device in at all and get stuck on the searching for device screen ![IMG_8202](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/4/3/432f804ffe79e75fa046c6192fb88c3fc1b1c6f8.png) Ive got them all into Apple Home and into SmartThings but homey is just a no. I had one paired for a day but it stopped responding. This is a major fail for SHS if thread doesnt work. I guess it forces people to buy their hardware I cant go back to the Homey Pro as i was struggling with memory to start with, hence the move over Any tips? ---
**Author:** ![jmont24](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jmont24/32/120987_2.png) [@jmont24](https://community.homey.app/u/jmont24)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2026, 5:23am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/use-appletv-as-matter-bridge-thread-together-with-shs/148504/7 "2026-05-29T05:23:56Z")
Has there been any update on getting Matter over Thread to work with Homey SHS? ---
**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:** [May 29, 2026, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/use-appletv-as-matter-bridge-thread-together-with-shs/148504/8 "2026-05-29T12:12:41Z")
> [@Homey SHS Thread Settings menu error](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-shs-thread-settings-menu-error/151248/16): > > As the guide says as well, Matter over Thread can be used with Homey Self-Hosted Server as long as you have a Thread Border Router on the same network of which the credentials are synced with your mobile phone. ---
**Author:** ![JMDPC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jmdpc/32/121098_2.png) [@JMDPC](https://community.homey.app/u/JMDPC)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2026, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/use-appletv-as-matter-bridge-thread-together-with-shs/148504/9 "2026-05-29T13:21:57Z")
I use an Apple TV with my SHS. Once I worked out a few thread issues, it works well. ---
**Author:** ![jmont24](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jmont24/32/120987_2.png) [@jmont24](https://community.homey.app/u/jmont24)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2026, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/use-appletv-as-matter-bridge-thread-together-with-shs/148504/10 "2026-05-29T21:59:57Z")
If you don’t mind my asking what were your thread issues? ---
**Author:** ![JMDPC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jmdpc/32/121098_2.png) [@JMDPC](https://community.homey.app/u/JMDPC)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2026, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/use-appletv-as-matter-bridge-thread-together-with-shs/148504/11 "2026-05-29T23:31:55Z")
I had thread turned on on my eroos, I cut it off and everything worked pretty well. But I live in an old house with walls made of three courses of bricks so I had to add some homepod minis and Ikea Matter over thread plugs to insure I had a good thread network. Now everything is working great