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A Matter controller commissions and manages Matter devices. Not all controllers are border routers.
Apple TV 4K
Matter controller with Thread border router
$129-179OPEN →CONTROLLERHomePod mini
Compact speaker with Matter and Thread support
$99OPEN →CONTROLLERHomePod 2nd gen
Full-size speaker with Matter controller and Thread
$299OPEN →CONTROLLEREcho 4th gen
Smart speaker with Matter controller and Zigbee hub
$99OPEN →CONTROLLEREcho Hub
Wall-mounted Matter controller with Alexa
$179OPEN →CONTROLLEREcho Show 8 3rd gen
Smart display with Matter and Alexa
$149OPEN →CONTROLLERNest Hub 2nd gen
Smart display with Matter controller
$99OPEN →CONTROLLERNest Hub Max
Premium display with Matter and camera
$229OPEN →CONTROLLERNest Wifi Pro
WiFi router with Matter and Thread border router
$199OPEN →CONTROLLERHome Assistant Yellow
Official Home Assistant hardware with Matter
$99OPEN →CONTROLLERHome Assistant Green
Budget Home Assistant box
$99OPEN →CONTROLLERSmartThings Hub v3
Matter controller with Zigbee/Z-Wave
$99OPEN →CONTROLLERSmartThings Station
Compact Matter controller
$59OPEN →CONTROLLERAeotec Smart Home Hub
Matter controller with Z-Wave
$129OPEN →CONTROLLERAqara Hub M3
Matter controller with Zigbee
$99OPEN →CONTROLLEREero 6
WiFi router with Matter and Thread
$199OPEN →CONTROLLERHomey Pro
Multi-protocol hub with Matter
$149OPEN →CONTROLLERIKEA Dirigera
Matter controller for IKEA smart home
$69OPEN →CONTROLLERSwitchBot Hub 2
Matter controller for SwitchBot devices
$79OPEN →CONTROLLERGoogle TV Streamer
Streaming box with Matter controller
$129OPEN →All Controllers
| Controller | Platform | Best For | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple TV 4K | Apple Home | Best for Apple ecosystem | $129-179 |
| HomePod mini | Apple Home | Best for Apple + audio | $99 |
| HomePod 2nd gen | Apple Home | Best audio + smart home | $299 |
| Echo 4th gen | Amazon Alexa | Best for Alexa users | $99 |
| Echo Hub | Amazon Alexa | Best wall-mounted option | $179 |
| Echo Show 8 3rd gen | Amazon Alexa | Best display + smart home | $149 |
| Nest Hub 2nd gen | Google Home | Best for Google users | $99 |
| Nest Hub Max | Google Home | Best premium display | $229 |
| Nest Wifi Pro | Google Home | Best router + smart home | $199 |
| Home Assistant Yellow | Home Assistant | Best for local control | $99 |
| Home Assistant Green | Home Assistant | Best budget option | $99 |
| SmartThings Hub v3 | Samsung SmartThings | Best multi-protocol | $99 |
| SmartThings Station | Samsung SmartThings | Best compact option | $59 |
| Aeotec Smart Home Hub | Multiple | Best Z-Wave bridge | $129 |
| Aqara Hub M3 | Multiple | Best for Aqara devices | $99 |
| Eero 6 | Amazon Alexa | Best mesh + smart home | $199 |
| Homey Pro | Homey | Best multi-protocol hub | $149 |
| IKEA Dirigera | Apple/Google/Alexa | Best for IKEA users | $69 |
| SwitchBot Hub 2 | Multiple | Best for SwitchBot | $79 |
| Google TV Streamer | Google Home | Best streaming + smart home | $129 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Matter controller should I buy?
For Apple users: Apple TV 4K or HomePod. For Google users: Nest Hub or Nest Wifi Pro. For Amazon users: Echo 4th gen or Echo Hub. For local control: Home Assistant Yellow.
Can I use multiple Matter controllers?
Yes, Matter supports multi-admin, allowing you to control the same device from multiple platforms.
Do all Matter controllers support Thread?
No. Some controllers have Thread border routers built-in (Apple TV 4K, HomePod, Nest Wifi Pro), others do not.