Homebridge 2.0 launches with initial Matter support

10 articles · Updated · The Verge · May 4

Released on 4 May after more than three years in beta, the update lets Homebridge bridge Matter devices into Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant.
Maintainers said it targets gaps created by Apple's Matter-first support for new categories such as robot vacuums, while laying groundwork for Homebridge plugins to work with other Matter controllers.
The open-source platform, built around more than 4,000 plugins, remains relevant because Apple and manufacturers have rolled out Matter support slowly, and many plugins will need individual updates before full compatibility arrives.

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