Model P2 -Door and Window Sensor
Native Matter Support: Allowing the direct connection to platforms including Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa and more. Build upon Thread Protocol: Providing robust, low-latency, and mesh-capable communication with the Thread protocol. Local Home Automations: Seamless integration with smart home ecosystems of your choice without relying on cloud services. Local and Remote Alarm: Get real-time alerts on your smartphone when the sensor is triggered, no matter where you are. Easy and Flexible Installation: The sensor is easy to install with its strong sticker. Also, an alternative thin magnet plate is included for flexibility. Future-Proofing via OTA: Tamper alarm, adjustable sensitivity, programmable button... More features will be available as an OTA update in the future*.
Matter provides a more cohesive, unified smart home experience for users. It simplifies the process of setting up and managing devices and allows seamless interoperability across smart home devices and platforms.
As one of the first sensors to support Matter natively, the Door and Window Sensor P2 connects directly to Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and Aqara Home in the near future through the Matter-compatible Aqara Thread border router. This will build rich and varied smart home scenarios and can work entirely on your local network.
To add the P2 to a particular Matter-enabled app, your device or devices will need to have both Matter controller and Thread border router functionalities. In case you are looking for a one-step solution or intend to upgrade the existing situation, there are several options for different cases:
Minimum Requirement:
2-in-1 Matter Controller & Thread Border Router
A growing number of Thread Border Routers with Matter controller functionality are tested:
Works with Apple Home
Apple TV 4K (3rd gen, 128 GB)
Apple TV 4K (2nd gen)
HomePod (2nd gen)
HomePod mini
works with SmartThings
SmartThings Hub v3
Aeotec Hub v3
SmartThings Station
works with alexa
Echo (4th generation)
works with Google Home
Nest Hub (2nd gen)
Nest Hub Max
Nest Wi-Fi Pro
works via Matter with Home Assitant
Home Assistant Yellow
Using a Matter controller and a separate Border Router
In case you already have a 2-in-1 Matter Controller & Thread Border Router, but want to connect the device to an additional app, you can just add a more common and affordable Matter Controller to your setup: