📣 Big News: Matter and Thread are Now Built Into the SmartEase Hub!
We didn’t just bolt it on — we built it right.
🔌 Hardware Upgrade:
We flashed and configured a compatible OpenThread RCP (Radio Co-Processor) dongle using a reliable Silicon Labs-based adapter, tested and validated with the latest OpenThread firmware.
🧱 Software Stack:
We leveraged Home Assistant’s built-in Matter Server and installed the Thread Border Router add-on, ensuring both protocols could run in tandem with existing Zigbee and Z-Wave integrations — no compromise, no vendor lock-in.
📡 Network Architecture:
Matter and Thread devices were tested in both online (Ethernet) and offline AP mode to ensure full compatibility across all SmartEase Hub configurations.
🛜 Custom Routing:
Thread traffic was isolated and bridged cleanly without interfering with the SmartEaseHub’s internal Wi-Fi AP or Ethernet passthrough functions — enabling a smooth experience in any deployment, from residential homes to RVs.
🌐 Supported Technologies (as of this update):
Zigbee
Z-Wave
Thread (via RCP dongle + Home Assistant Border Router)
Matter (via Home Assistant Matter Server)
IoT (brand-agnostic integrations)
Tuya Local (cloud-free Tuya device control)
Ethernet passthrough for shared wired networking
Offline AP Mode for total local control
Optional Remote Access via Tailscale or Nabu Casa
🚀 What Makes SmartEase Different?
💡 Offline-first: All key features work without cloud or internet.
🔐 Private by design: No forced vendor accounts or cloud lock-in.
🏡 Builder- and RV-ready: Adaptable for any environment.
🔁 Future-proof: New protocols like Matter don’t replace Zigbee/Z-Wave — they augment your flexibility.
⚙️ DIY-friendly but turnkey-ready: You can dig deep, or let SmartEase handle everything.
⚙️ What’s Next?
We’re continuing to push boundaries:
LLM integration
Advanced automation templates
Seamless device discovery wizard
Modular add-on support for Thread, Zigbee, and Z-Wave
📣 Want to upgrade your home or your next build with a fully local Matter + Thread hub that works even without internet?
👉 Visit SmartEase.biz or contact us for builder partnerships and consultation packages.