Smart Home Integration
Matter Integration
TOMMY zones can be integrated with any Matter-compatible smart home platform as motion sensor devices. This provides universal compatibility with major smart home ecosystems including Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, and more.
Prerequisites
- TOMMY instance running (Home Assistant add-on or Docker)
- Valid zone configuration (at least 2 devices on the same Wi-Fi band)
- Matter-compatible platform with Matter support enabled
- Network connectivity between TOMMY and your Matter controller
Certification Warning
You may encounter a certification warning stating "This device has not been certified" with a safety prompt. This is normal for development devices, and you can safely continue with the pairing process.
Setting Up Matter Integration
Generate Pairing Codes
- Open your TOMMY dashboard
- Select the zone you want to integrate
- Click the "Integration" button in the Motion Detector section
- Choose "Matter" from the dropdown
- TOMMY will generate QR and setup codes for pairing
Platform-Specific Setup
Apple HomeKit
- Launch the Home app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
- Tap the "+" icon and select "Add Accessory"
- Use "Scan QR Code" or select "More Options" for manual code entry
- Scan the QR code or enter the setup code from the TOMMY dashboard if QR scanning fails
- Follow the Home app prompts to finish pairing
- Assign the sensor to a room
Google Home
- Launch the Google Home app
- Tap "+" and select "Set up device"
- Select "Works with Google" and then "Matter"
- Scan the QR code or enter the setup code from the TOMMY dashboard if QR scanning fails
- Follow Google Home prompts to finish pairing
- Assign the sensor to a room
Samsung SmartThings
- Launch the SmartThings app
- Tap "+" and select "Add device"
- Use "Scan QR code" option
- Scan the QR code or enter the setup code from the TOMMY dashboard if QR scanning fails
- Follow SmartThings prompts to finish pairing
- Assign the sensor to a room
Generic Matter Setup
For other Matter-compatible platforms:
- Launch your Matter-compatible application
- Find "Add Device" or "Add Accessory" option
- Choose Matter/Thread device type if prompted
- Scan the QR code or enter the setup code from the TOMMY dashboard if QR scanning fails
- Follow your platform's prompts to finish pairing
- Assign the sensor to a room
Pairing Code Information
QR Code:
- First-time pairing only (cannot be reused after successful pairing)
- Quick setup with camera-enabled devices
Setup Code (Manual Pairing Code):
- Can be used for initial pairing and subsequent re-pairings
- Manual entry when QR scanning isn't available
- Always available as fallback method