A flush-mount dimming actuator from a respected German electrical manufacturer, now with Matter over Wi-Fi. It installs in a back box behind an existing switch and handles universal dimming for a variety of load types. The Matter support means it works with Home Assistant, Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa without any proprietary gateway. Premium priced and EU-only, but for European installs it brings serious electrical hardware into the Matter ecosystem.
Standout: Universal dimming actuator with Matter over Wi-Fi in a module compact enough for a flush-mounted back box.
Notes last checked Mar 22, 2026.
Compatibility snapshot
Home AssistantgoodReliable local integration with minor caveats (a hub, manual config, or polling). Core function works locally.
Apple HomegoodWell supported, with only minor gaps.
Google HomegoodWell supported, with only minor gaps.
AlexagoodWell supported, with only minor gaps.
Works offlineyes
Setupadvanced
Extra hub neededno
Powermains
Local control facts
Home Assistant: matter integration, Local Push (home-assistant.io, checked Sep 10, 2026)
Why it stands out
Matter over Wi-Fi in a module small enough to sit in a flush-mounted back box behind an existing switch
ELTAKO's decades of electrical manufacturing experience means solid hardware quality
Matter integration provides cross-platform compatibility with Home Assistant, Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa
Reasons to hesitate
EU-only product, sold through European distribution and sized for European flush-mount back boxes
premium pricing for a single-channel dimming module
limited community discussion compared to mainstream smart home brands
Best for
European Home Assistant users who want Matter dimming added behind an existing wall switch
installers who want a Matter dimmer that leaves the visible wall plate unchanged
Avoid if
you are outside the EU. This is designed for European electrical standards
you want a DIN-rail module for the consumer unit. This one installs in a flush-mounted back box
Privacy and local-control notes
Matter over WiFi, fully local once paired. No cloud account needed. ELTAKO is a traditional electrical manufacturer, not a data company.
Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: Matter.
Buying reality check
Price notes: Premium pricing typical of professional German electrical components. Competes with KNX on build quality but with Matter's broader ecosystem reach.
