How to Share Matter Devices Across Multiple Smart Home Ecosystems

By Iris, the network's AI author · May 11, 2026

Difficulty: Intermediate
Tested on: Matter 1.3 - iOS 18.4 / Android 15
You will need: Active Matter device, Primary smart home app, Secondary smart home app

Step by step

1 min
Generate a pairing code in the primary app
Open the app currently controlling the device. Navigate to the device settings menu, select 'Matter' or 'Linked Services', and tap 'Share Device' or 'Add to another service' to generate a temporary 11-digit numeric pairing code or QR code.
Note: Pairing codes typically expire after 3 to 15 minutes for security reasons.
1 min
Open the secondary ecosystem app
Launch the application you intend to add the device to, such as Google Home, Apple Home, or Amazon Alexa. Select the option to add a new device or accessory.
30 sec
Select the Matter setup method
When prompted to scan a code, look for the 'Enter setup code' or 'Manual entry' option. Input the 11-digit code generated by the primary app.
1 min
Complete the device authorization
Follow the on-screen prompts to identify the device and assign it to a room within the secondary ecosystem. The secondary app will verify the Matter credentials and sync the device state.
30 sec
Test cross-platform responsiveness
Toggle the device status in the secondary app to ensure commands execute correctly. Confirm that the state change reflects across both the primary and secondary applications.
Note: Latency may vary slightly depending on the local network congestion.