Matter, Thread and Zigbee compatibility matrix

Matter is a common application layer; Thread is a low-power mesh radio often used with Matter; Zigbee 3.0 is the mesh protocol Hue and Aqara use natively. Status depends on firmware — check the SKU before buying.

Legend: Native = built-in; Partial = firmware/hub dependent; Via hub = exposed through a bridge; No = not supported.

Brand	Product	Matter	Thread	Zigbee 3	Home Assistant	Apple Home	Google	Alexa	Note
Philips Hue	White & Color bulbs	Via hub	Via hub	Native	Native	Via hub	Via hub	Via hub	Zigbee via Bridge; Matter on Bridge v2 (recent firmware)
Philips Hue	Hue Bridge	Native	Partial	Native	Native	Partial	Partial	Native	Matter controller for supported Hue lights
Aqara	Hub M3 / M2	Native	Native	Native	Native	Native	Partial	Partial	Thread border router + Zigbee hub
Aqara	H1 switch (no neutral)	Partial	Partial	Native	Native	Via hub	Partial	Partial	Matter exposure depends on hub firmware
Govee	Wi-Fi RGB bulbs	Partial	No	No	Partial	Partial	Partial	Native	Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz + Bluetooth; check Matter on newer SKUs
Shelly	Plus 1 / Dimmer 2	Partial	No	No	Native	Partial	Partial	Native	Wi-Fi relays; Matter on Gen3 select models
Nanoleaf	Essentials / Shapes	Native	Native	No	Partial	Native	Native	Native	Matter over Thread on Essentials
IKEA	DIRIGERA hub	Native	Native	Native	Native	Partial	Partial	Partial	Replaces TRÅDFRI gateway
IKEA	TRÅDFRI bulbs	Via hub	Via hub	Native	Native	Via hub	Via hub	Via hub	Matter via DIRIGERA

Wi-Fi vs Zigbee: French comparison article. No-neutral kits: compatibility matrix.

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