Homey achieves Matter 1.5 certification — adds EV chargers, solar panels, and heat pumps

Athom has announced that its Homey software component has officially received Matter 1.5 certification, covering the Homey Pro (2023–2026), Homey Pro mini, and the Homey Self Hosted Server. The update brings significant improvements to native device integration and cross-platform bridging, particularly in the energy sector.

The new firmware version 13.3.0 adds native support for energy-focused hardware categories, including EV chargers, heat pumps, solar panels, and major appliances. Both Homey Pro and Homey Pro mini feature built-in Thread Border Routers, while self-hosted instances can integrate Matter over Thread accessories using an available local Thread Border Router network.

"Most people already own devices that will never speak Matter natively, and those should stay just as usable as anything they buy tomorrow," said Stefan Witkamp, CEO of Athom.

One of Homey's standout strengths remains its multi-protocol architecture, which supports Zigbee, Z-Wave, infrared, Bluetooth, 433 MHz, WiFi, and proprietary APIs. Through the Matter Bridge app, Homey allows users to expose non-Matter devices to Apple Home/HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, SmartThings, and Home Assistant. Homey maintains direct control over the native device locally, while sharing standard accessory representations. This ensures that legacy devices remain fully functional and compatible with modern smart home ecosystems, even as the industry transitions to Matter as a universal standard. The certification reinforces Homey's position as a versatile hub that bridges the gap between new and existing smart home equipment.