I get the "device requires a thread border router" despite having a zbt2 setup for matter on my Rpi4 | Home Assistant | Page 1

round vale Apr 10, 2026, 1:54 PM

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I've got it set as my prefered network but when I scan my IKEA matter lightbulb I get this error and I'm at a loss for troubleshooting ideas.
Any suggestions at this point are welcome!

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I'm scanning the bulb with a pixel 8, is that my issue?

gentle magnet Apr 10, 2026, 6:54 PM

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Have you synced the HA thread credentials in the Mobile HA app on the pixel 8? Step 3 in the link below.

https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/thread#case-1-making-home-assistant-your-first-thread-network

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round vale Apr 10, 2026, 7:25 PM

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That worked 👀 I thought I'd done it 😅

#I get the "device requires a thread border router" despite having a zbt2 setup for matter on my Rpi4