Homebridge 2.0 officially released today after three years in beta, bringing initial Matter smart home standard support to the popular HomeKit integration platform.
Homebridge, the software solution enabling HomeKit integration of non-Apple devices like Ring cameras, now supports the Matter standard. The release concludes an extended beta period and introduces foundational Matter compatibility alongside other improvements.
Matter represents a unified smart home protocol backed by major tech companies, aimed at improving device interoperability. Homebridge's integration of Matter support expands the platform's ability to bridge non-HomeKit devices into Apple's ecosystem.
GitHub core maintainer NorthernMan5 confirmed the update includes "initial groundwork for Matter support" in a subreddit post. The feature set marks a significant milestone for the open-source project, which has grown into an essential tool for HomeKit users seeking broader device compatibility.
The stable release follows extensive testing during the beta phase, with the development team working to ensure stability before public launch. Users can now upgrade to access the new capabilities.
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