Hunter is killing Google Home and Alexa voice commands and automations in favor of Matter
Existing smart fan controls face a January 1 deadline unless owners switch to Matter.
On January 1, 2027, Hunter will be discontinuing its legacy Google Home and Alexa cloud integrations, which will impact voice commands and automations for its smart ceiling fans. However, Matter will ensure eligible HunterSMART fans remain connected. Not all models will require firmware updates or replacement hardware, but physical controls and supported HunterSMART app features will continue functioning. Some uncertainty remains regarding hardware upgrades and their rollout timeline.
Matter is designed to simplify smart home ecosystems by eliminating barriers between competing brands, allowing devices to communicate more seamlessly. Nonetheless, Hunter fans owners face an unexpected twist: the company is retiring the very connections that currently enable its ceiling fans to work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa.
The deadline for this transition has been set. Hunter had been preparing this change for months, sending out emails in July via Reddit to announce its plans for Matter support in eligible smart ceiling fans, potentially through firmware updates or replacement Wi-Fi hardware.
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