The Matter standard enables smart home devices from different manufacturers to work together in a reliable and secure way. One common use case is detecting when a door is opened or closed and announcing this event through Google Home speakers or sending notifications to connected devices. This article demonstrates how to configure Google Home to announce door events using Matter-compatible sensors such as the Aqara Door and Window Sensor P2. The example uses Google Home script automations to broadcast voice announcements and trigger mobile notifications whenever the entrance door changes state. Requirements Door Closed Announcement Script The following script broadcasts … Continue reading →