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!

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This is likely to become increasingly mainstream and strategically important. Since you’re considering the effort, I believe you deserve at least some feedback.

I’m very pleased with my BLE integrations using OMG, and I’d personally welcome proper support for Matter over Thread.

No replies in five days probably tell you something.

Conclusion IMHO: no immediate urgency, but long term, if OMG wants to expand its user base, Matter support will likely become necessary.