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Smart Home Compatibility Checker: Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings and Matter

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Check whether a smart home brand works with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, Samsung SmartThings and Matter before you buy. Every cell comes from the brand’s own support or compatibility pages, or the platform’s official partner pages. Where a brand doesn’t say, the cell reads “Not verified” rather than a guess.

How to read the table

  • Yes: the brand officially supports the platform for its main product line.
  • Partial: supported with a limit, such as some models only, a hub or add-on module, or Matter only. The note in the cell says which.
  • No: the brand says it is unsupported, or the platform is missing from the brand’s own list of integrations.
  • Not verified: we could not confirm it from an official source.

Compatibility table

BrandAlexaGoogle HomeApple HomeSmartThingsMatter
Ringdoorbells and camerasYesNoRing staff: not compatible with Google HomeNoNo HomeKit integrationNot verifiedSmartThings partner page lists Ring; Ring says Alexa onlyNoRing staff: Alexa is only official integration
Google Nestcameras, doorbells and thermostatsYesSome features unavailable; live view needs Echo ShowYesPartialThermostats only, via Matter; not cameras/doorbellsYesPartialThermostats only (Nest Thermostat, Learning 4th gen)
Philips Huesmart bulbs and Hue BridgeYesYesYesVia Hue Bridge, or Matter bulbs directlyYesYesVia Hue Bridge or Matter-enabled bulbs
ecobeesmart thermostatsYesYesYesYesNoNot listed on ecobee's official integrations page
YaleAssure Lock 2PartialRequires Wi-Fi module (sold separately)PartialRequires Wi-Fi module (sold separately)YesRemote access needs Apple TV/HomePodYesPartialRequires Matter module (sold separately)
AugustWi-Fi Smart LockYesYesYesYesNot verifiedNot mentioned on August product or SmartThings pages
AqaraZigbee/Thread sensors, locks and hubsYesYesYesYesPartialVia Matter-enabled hub (e.g., Hub M3) or Thread devices
Wyzecameras and doorbellsYesYesNoWyze: Cam not compatible with HomeKitNoWyze: Cam not compatible with SmartThingsNoNot on Wyze's official integrations list
eufy Securitycameras and video doorbellsYesYesPartialSelect older cameras only (eufyCam 2 series, Indoor Cam 2K)Noeufy: doorbells not supportedPartialeufy smart locks only (FamiLock S3/E34), not cameras
TP-Link Kasasmart plugs, switches and bulbsYesYesPartialSelect HomeKit/Matter models only (e.g., EP25)PartialModel-dependent per TP-LinkPartialSelect Matter models only (e.g., EP40M)
TP-Link Tapocameras, plugs, bulbs and switchesYesYesPartialMatter-certified models onlyPartialSelect models (e.g., C120 cameras, Matter devices)PartialMatter-certified plugs, bulbs, switches only
Lutron Casetadimmers, switches and shadesYesYesYesVia Caseta Smart HubYesNoNot listed on Caseta works-with page
Arlocameras and video doorbellsYesYesPartialSelect models onlyPartialSelect models onlyNoNot listed on Arlo's compatibility FAQ
SimpliSafehome security systemPartialArm only, no voice disarm; plan requiredPartialArm only, no voice disarm; plan requiredNoSimpliSafe: does not integrate with Apple HomeKitNoNot listed among SimpliSafe integrationsNoNot listed among SimpliSafe integrations
Chamberlain myQsmart garage door openersNoNo official Alexa integrationNoUnsupported per ChamberlainNoUnsupported per ChamberlainNoUnsupported per ChamberlainNoUnsupported per Chamberlain
EveMatter-over-Thread devicesPartialVia Matter; needs Thread border router hubPartialVia Matter; needs Thread border router hubYesPartialVia Matter; needs Thread border router hubYesThread devices; Wi-Fi models not mentioned
Nanoleaflight panels, bulbs and stripsYesYesYesYesPartialMatter-enabled models only
GoveeLED lights and stripsYesYesPartialMatter-enabled models onlyPartialLighting categories listed on SmartThings partner pagePartialSelect Matter models only
Merosssmart plugs, switches and sensorsYesYesYesHomeKit or Matter modelsPartialSelect models; Matter models need SmartThings hubPartialMatter models only
SwitchBotbots, curtains, locks and hubsPartialRequires SwitchBot HubPartialRequires SwitchBot HubPartialVia Matter-enabled hub (Hub 2/3/Mini Matter)PartialLighting listed; others via HubPartialVia Matter-enabled SwitchBot hub

Before you buy: three checks

  1. Check the exact model, not just the brand. Many “Partial” cells mean only newer or Matter-labelled models work. Look for the Works with Alexa, Works with Google Home, Works with Apple Home or Matter logo on the box.
  2. Check for a required hub or module. Several brands only connect through their own bridge or a sold-separately module. Matter over Thread devices also need a Thread border router.
  3. Check what “works with” covers. An integration can be limited. For example, a camera may stream on one platform but not send doorbell announcements.

New to all of this? Start with the smart home starter plan, then see Matter over Thread vs Matter over Wi-Fi, our smart home hub comparison and the Alexa, Google and Siri comparison.

Brand notes and sources

Last checked against brand and platform documentation: 17 October 2026. Integrations change. If something here is out of date, the brand’s own page wins.

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