Is SwitchBot Hub 2 (Matter & IR Bridge) Compatible with Home Assistant (Matter / BLE)?
Compatibility Overview
Matter-certified smart Wi-Fi hub featuring built-in temperature and humidity display plus universal infrared remote blaster.
Technical Specification Matrix
| Feature / Attribute | Specification / Status |
|---|---|
| Hardware Protocol | Matter over Wi-Fi / BLE |
| Bridge Required | NO |
| Border Router Needed | None |
| Hardware Capabilities & Peripherals | Thermo-Hygrometer Temp Humidity (%) IR Remote Blaster Discovered by the integration at pairing time. Which of these appear depends on your integration and its version. |
| Pairing Complexity | Plug-and-Play |
| Factory Reset Instruction | Press and hold both buttons on Hub 2 front display for 15 seconds until icon blinks. |
Step-by-Step Pairing Guide
Factory Reset Device
Press and hold both buttons on Hub 2 front display for 15 seconds until icon blinks.
Initialize Pairing Mode on Home Assistant (Matter / BLE)
Open Home Assistant (Matter / BLE) administration console, navigate to Integrations / Add Device, and start pairing scanner.
Confirm Entity Binding & State Verification
Verify that primary entities (Thermo-Hygrometer Temp, Humidity (%), IR Remote Blaster) report live state changes inside Home Assistant (Matter / BLE).
Report an Error or Share What You Found in Practice
Does the reset sequence not work, an entity not appear, or the compatibility verdict not match what you see with SwitchBot Hub 2 (Matter & IR Bridge)? Report a correction to our index.