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Apple HomePod mini

verified 2026-10-07 Specs from Apple Support: Thread border router devices. Also known as: homepod mini.

Specs

smart home platform Apple Home (HomeKit)
Works in Apple's Home app and with Siri, either natively (HomeKit) or via Matter.
smart home platform Matter smart home standard
Matter accessories can be added to any Matter controller (Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and others) without a brand-specific hub.
radio / hub Thread border router
A hub with a Thread radio that connects low-power Thread accessories (most battery Matter sensors, locks and plugs like Eve) to your home network.

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Good to know

Remote control and automations require an Apple home hub (HomePod mini, HomePod, or Apple TV).
Thread-enabled Matter accessories require a Thread-enabled home hub such as HomePod mini or Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Ethernet.
Matter runs over Wi-Fi or Thread. Matter-over-Thread accessories also need a Thread border router somewhere in the home (see radio:thread-border-router); a Wi-Fi-only controller is not enough on its own.
Each ecosystem supports a subset of Matter device types, so check that your controller supports the accessory's type (e.g., lock, thermostat, sensor).
Some products reach Matter through a bridge (e.g., Philips Hue Bridge, Aqara Hub M3) rather than speaking Matter themselves.
Matter-over-Wi-Fi accessories typically need a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network.

18 parts and accessories in the graph work with this model. OEM parts first.

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