# 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:** 1\ **Showing post:** 3
**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? --- _[View the full topic](https://community.homey.app/t/use-appletv-as-matter-bridge-thread-together-with-shs/148504)._