Add-ons Update: Matter Server Now Works on 32-bit iHost
We’re aware that many official Home Assistant add-ons are only available for 64-bit systems, causing installation failures on iHost’s 32-bit architecture.
To solve this, we’ve been actively rebuilding key add-ons for 32-bit support—and we’re happy to announce that the Matter Server Add-on is now available and fully functional on 32-bit iHost.
This add-on provides the essential backend services required for Home Assistant’s Matter integration, enabling secure communication, device commissioning, and management of Matter-enabled devices.
Fully tested on 32-bit iHost
Enables Home Assistant’s Matter integration
Foundation for building a native Matter ecosystem
The Matter Server Add-on is now part of our official iHost add-on repository. If you’re planning to use Matter devices in Home Assistant, this add-on is a required component.
More 32-bit compatible add-ons are on the way—prioritized based on community demand. If there’s an add-on you’d like to see supported next, let us know! We’re committed to expanding compatibility step by step.
Good job. Finally I could add all my matter devices directly to HA on IHOST. Now I’m waiting for the Thrend network edge router to be introduced. And of course, a properly functioning matter bridge.
As for the ewelink cube ihost.
Can we count on the matter hub also being expanded with new matter devices in Q3 or Q4 of this year?
Here are some notes when using Matter Server add-on on iHost:
- If you want to
Commission new Wi-Fi device in the Matter Server Web UI, you’ll need to set bluetooth_adapter_id: 0 in the Configuration tab.
- Deselect the checkbox in the prompt when adding Matter integration.
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Can we expect Matter Server to be released in docker for HA in docker?
Matter Server to be released in docker for HA in docker?
I don’t quite understand the question. Matter Server add-on is indeed a docker image that could run on Home Assistant OS. The official Matter Server add-on is available only in 64-bit architecture, and we have ported it to 32-bit architecture which makes it also available for iHost.
Home Assistant Core itself is a docker image, it can also run on Home Assistant OS, other Linux OS with Docker Engine, and even Windows.
Docker image can run on OS (Operating System with Docker Engine), but can not run on another Docker image.
I installed HA on IHost via docker, not via a flash card. And I want Matter to appear in this version as well. Will it be implemented?
The build-in OS on iHost is eWeLink CUBE OS, and CUBE OS has build-in Matter Hub (Matter Server) and Matter Bridge.
To add Matter devices, please go to Home -> Add Device (top right corner) -> Add Matter Device (Beta)
If you want to export devices in eWeLink CUBE OS to other Matter fabric, such as Apple Home, Google Home, etc., you can use CUBE OS’s Matter Bridge feature.
