Matter Support on ESP32-C6 - Worth the effort?

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Hi everyone,

Quick validation question before I invest week ends of development time:

Context

I’ve got an ESP32-C6 (native Matter/Thread radio) arriving Saturday. I’m considering adding Matter support to OpenMQTTGateway, but want to check if there’s actual interest first.

What This Would Enable

  • Native Matter endpoints (sensor, switch, light, plug) on ESP32-C6
  • Direct integration with Apple Home, Google Home, Home Assistant - no bridge needed
  • Multi-protocol combo: Matter + BLE scanner + RF433 + IR on same device
  • Matter over WiFi initially (simple setup)

Why I’m Asking BEFORE Coding

  1. Matter can requires ESP-IDF (not Arduino) → significant refactoring of OMG codebase
  2. OMG community historically focused on “old school” protocols (RF433, IR, BLE)
  3. Not sure if there’s appetite for Matter/Thread in this community
  4. Don’t want to spend 3-4 weeks on feature nobody uses

Questions for You

  1. Would you use this? What’s your use case?
  2. Concerns about ESP-IDF dependency vs Arduino arduino-esp32?
  3. Alternative ideas for ESP32-C6 in OMG? (BLE 5 Long Range, WiFi 6, other?)

I’ll update with hardware test results.

Thanks!