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The '''Matter''' plugin connects the Larnitech system with [https://csa-iot.org/all-solutions/matter/ Matter]. It works in both directions:
The '''Matter''' plugin connects the Larnitech system with [https://csa-iot.org/all-solutions/matter/ Matter]. It works in both directions:
* Larnitech devices appear in Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa and SmartThings;
* Larnitech devices appear in Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa and SmartThings;
* Matter devices (including new devices paired over Bluetooth) are added to Larnitech and can be used in the app, scripts and Blockly.
* Matter devices (including new devices paired over Bluetooth) are added to Larnitech and can be used in the app, scripts and Blockly.
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The plugin runs on the controller itself. No cloud and no extra hardware are needed.
The plugin runs on the controller itself. No cloud and no extra hardware are needed.
== Supported controllers ==
== Supported controllers == <!--T:3-->
DE-MG.C, DE-MG.plus.C, DE-MG.knx, DE-MG.dali, MF-14.C.
DE-MG.C, DE-MG.plus.C, DE-MG.knx, DE-MG.dali, MF-14.C.
== Installation ==
== Installation == <!--T:4-->
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<li>Make sure the latest versions of LT Setup and LT Server are installed.</li>
<li>Make sure the latest versions of LT Setup and LT Server are installed.</li>
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== Adding Larnitech devices to Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings ==
== Adding Larnitech devices to Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings == <!--T:5-->
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<li>Open the Matter plugin page in LT Setup.</li>
<li>Open the Matter plugin page in LT Setup.</li>
Matter supports several controllers at once. To add a second app (for example, Google Home next to Apple Home), press '''Open commissioning window''' on the plugin page and scan the same QR code within about 3 minutes. The QR code and the pairing code never change.
Matter supports several controllers at once. To add a second app (for example, Google Home next to Apple Home), press '''Open commissioning window''' on the plugin page and scan the same QR code within about 3 minutes. The QR code and the pairing code never change.
=== What is bridged ===
=== What is bridged === <!--T:6-->
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!Larnitech item!!Matter device
!Larnitech item!!Matter device
Items marked as system (<code>system="yes"</code>) and items that have no Matter equivalent (cameras, IR receivers and so on) are skipped.
Items marked as system (<code>system="yes"</code>) and items that have no Matter equivalent (cameras, IR receivers and so on) are skipped.
== Adding Matter devices to Larnitech ==
== Adding Matter devices to Larnitech == <!--T:7-->
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<li>Open the Matter plugin page in LT Setup.</li>
<li>Open the Matter plugin page in LT Setup.</li>
A pairing code shared from another app expires after a few minutes. If pairing fails with "Could not connect to device", share the code again and repeat.
A pairing code shared from another app expires after a few minutes. If pairing fails with "Could not connect to device", share the code again and repeat.
== Troubleshooting ==
== Troubleshooting == <!--T:8-->
* '''The plugin page says "The Matter bridge does not answer"''': the service is still starting or has stopped. Wait a minute and press '''Reload'''. If it does not help, disable and enable the plugin.
* '''The plugin page says "The Matter bridge does not answer"''': the service is still starting or has stopped. Wait a minute and press '''Reload'''. If it does not help, disable and enable the plugin.
* '''Apple Home shows the bridge as "Not Responding" after a reinstall''': the pairing data was deleted. Remove the bridge from Apple Home and pair it again with the QR code from the plugin page.
* '''Apple Home shows the bridge as "Not Responding" after a reinstall''': the pairing data was deleted. Remove the bridge from Apple Home and pair it again with the QR code from the plugin page.
* Removing the plugin keeps its settings and pairings. They are deleted only on full removal (purge); after that all apps and devices must be paired again.
* Removing the plugin keeps its settings and pairings. They are deleted only on full removal (purge); after that all apps and devices must be paired again.
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