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ThirdReality Matter Starter Kit With Smart Switch Gen 3

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Does the ThirdReality Matter Starter Kit With Smart Switch Gen 3 work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The ThirdReality Matter Starter Kit With Smart Switch Gen 3 brings Zigbee Smart Switch Gen3 units into Alexa, Home Assistant and Google Home.

A Matter bridge in the box handles the connection for one or two switches. It suits Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant users through an integration (a Matter bridge).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Yes[1]
Matter via Bridge, via integration
Alexa
Yes[1]
Matter via Bridge, via integration
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[1]
Matter via Bridge, via integration

Key facts

ThirdReality Matter Starter Kit With Smart Switch Gen 3 facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1]
List price$39.99[1] as of
TypeStarter kit[1]
RadioZigbee to Matter[1]
PowerSwitch: 2 AAA batteries. Bridge: USB.[1]
MatterMatter over Wi-Fi[1]

Integration paths

How the ThirdReality Matter Starter Kit With Smart Switch Gen 3 connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Matter via BridgeThe Matter bridge in the kit, A 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network[1]unknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the ThirdReality Matter Starter Kit With Smart Switch Gen 3

1 routeHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantVia Matter bridge[1][2]matterMatter via Bridge
  • Quality: No score[1][2]
  • IoT class: Local Push[1][2]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[1][2]
Model namedLimited: Not every device behind a Matter bridge is guaranteed to work[1][2]
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Cite this page

ThirdReality Matter Starter Kit With Smart Switch Gen 3. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/thirdreality-matter-starter-kit-with-smart-switch-gen-3. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRthirdreality.com / Matter Starter Kit With Smart Switch Gen 3 - ThirdReality store
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  2. [2]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Matter - Home Assistant
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