SONOFF Ultra Matter Bridge: Bring Whole-Home Devices into Matter Ecosystem

Introduction

SONOFF ZBBridge-U (Zigbee Bridge Ultra) is a powerful Zigbee bridge designed to connect large sets of Zigbee devices to your smart home. It supports Ethernet/Wi-Fi connectivity, can add up to 256 Zigbee sub-devices, and features advanced capabilities such as Matter bridging and local automation. With the V1.13.0 release, it substantially expands the Bridge's role: it no longer just integrates devices within the SONOFF ecosystem; it can integrate Zigbee, Wi-Fi, eWeLink-Remote devices and even Home Assistant devices into Matter platforms, providing you with a more open, multi-platform smart home experience.

Full list of device models supported by this bridge is available here:

Zigbee Bridge Ultra Supported Devices List

Ultra Matter Bridge — Multi-Ecosystem Device Sync

The headline feature of V1.13.0 is the Matter Bridge capability. This turns ZBBridge-U into a translator between devices and the Matter protocol, allowing devices paired to the ZBBridge-U to show up as Matter devices in Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, and other Matter platforms— so you can manage the same lights or sensors in multiple Matter platforms without re-pairing. 

Unlike many other gateways that restrict synchronization to their own ecosystem, SONOFF ZBBridge-U allows you to integrate:

• Zigbee devices
• Wi-Fi devices
• “eWeLink-Remote” sub-devices (R5, S-Mate series)
• Devices already connected to Home Assistant

Benefits

More devices control: Besides Zigbee and WiFi devices, you can now integrate SONOFF eWeLink-Remote sub-devices (like R5, S-Mate series) to Matter system as scene controllers or trigger more flexible automations with other devices. Even more, devices in Home Assistant can be synced to other Matter platforms via ZBBridge-U.

Break free from vendor lock-in: Traditional gateways often keep devices within their brand’s ecosystem. By bridging them to Matter, ZBBridge-U allows seamless sharing across ecosystems, making it easier to automate with devices from different brands.

Expanded voice & automation coverage: Whether you prefer Siri, Google Assistant, or Alexa, devices integrated via ZBBridge-U can be reliably recognized through Matter. Simply connect your devices via ZBBridge-U's Matter bridge feature, and enjoy cross-platform automation with Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa or other Matter-compatible voice assistants.

Secure and local-first control: Matter is built around local communication and strong encryption. Acting as a Matter Bridge, ZBBridge-U reduces reliance on the cloud, enabling faster response times while also protecting privacy.

Other Updates in V1.13.0

Gateway Replacement

V1.13.0 introduces a gateway replacement feature. If you ever need to replace or upgrade a ZBBridge-U within the same Home, the Gateway Replacement feature allows you to transfer your Zigbee sub-devices, security settings, and scenes from an old ZBBridge-U to a new one. This dramatically reduces migration pain — devices don’t need to be re-paired one by one and scene logic can be preserved.

eWeLink-Remote Sub-Devices Support

ZBBridge-U now supports adding SONOFF eWeLink-Remote sub-devices such as the R5 and S-Mate series. These devices are lightweight, low-latency controllers (scene controllers/remotes) and can now be added through ZBBridge-U and be used in local, one-tap automations. This expands the types of local control you can build — from physical scene controllers to quick local automations — and those sub-devices can also be integrated into Matter through the bridge.

Home Assistant Devices Sync

A powerful addition for HA users: Home Assistant entities can be synchronized to other Matter platforms through the ZBBridge-U. That means you can keep HA as your primary automation engine (complex logic, dashboards, scripts) and selectively share entities to Apple Home or Google Home via the bridge, providing a clean path for multi-platform control and integration.

Conclusion

The SONOFF ZBBridge-U V1.13.0 update redefines what a smart home hub can do. With Matter Bridge functionality, gateway replacement, support for eWeLink-Remote devices, and seamless Home Assistant integration, this update ensures your smart home remains adaptable and compatible with the rapidly evolving Matter ecosystem.

If you own a ZBBridge-U, update now to unlock these powerful features and take your smart home to the next level.

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