Rademacher SmartHome Box gets Matter support — Apple Home integration via firmware update
Rademacher, known for its DuoFern-based smart home products, has released a firmware update that adds Matter compatibility to its SmartHome Box (and HomePilot gateway). This turns the gateway into a Matter bridge, allowing DuoFern devices such as roller shutter motors, belt winders and switching actuators to appear in Matter ecosystems — including Apple Home — without extra hardware.
What this means
- Legacy DuoFern devices can be controlled via Matter-enabled platforms and voice assistants (e.g., Apple Home and Siri).
- The SmartHome Box/HomePilot acts as a Matter controller/bridge, improving cross-brand interoperability.
- It’s a software update (check your device’s changelog and support pages for the required firmware version).
Availability
The update is being rolled out via Rademacher’s support channels. The SmartHome Box is mainly sold in European markets; you can search for it on Amazon here: Rademacher SmartHome Box (Amazon search).
Official sources
- Matter-smarthome: Matter update for Rademacher Box and HomePilot
- Rademacher support: Announcement of Matter update
Bottom line
If you own Rademacher DuoFern devices, this firmware update makes it much easier to integrate them into modern Matter ecosystems like Apple Home. Check for firmware updates via your SmartHome Box/HomePilot interface and let us know which device you’ll connect first.
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