So I’m trying to connect my Switchbot Hub 2 to Matter (this is the 1st time doing matter). I’ve followed many videos and just can’t get this thing to connect. Here’s what I’m doing, please let me know if something doesn’t look right…
Hardware and software is set up as follows…
All of the following are latest versions…
Sonoff Zigbee dongle(E). Matter firmware installed per numerous instructional videos. I assume is functioning.
Switchbot Hub 2 with Matter enabled
Homeassistant with Matter Server Add-on and Matter (BETA) Integration
The following are also installed but I’m pretty sure are not required for Matter setup…
Zigbee2MQTT Add-on, MQTT Integration, Thread Integration, Switchbot Integration
On Switchbot I hold the on/off buttons for 15 seconds, display blinks then pairing light blinks. Note that the WiFi network resets so it breaks the WiFi connection while setting up Matter.
Using phone…On Switchbot App copy the Matter pairing code
Using phone…On Homeassistant…
Add integration
Add Matter Device
App search for a device for a about 30 sec then asks for QR or pairing code
I entered the pairing code then pressed Next and get the following sequence…
Connecting to device
Generating Matter Credentials
Checking Network Connectivity
Connecting device to Home Assistant
Switchbot Hub 2 pairing light goes solid
2 minutes later I get “Something went wrong”
FAIL!!!
