I have the old G2, and I just got a new G6 Matter gateway… IT IS NOT WORTH IT! I wish I had seen this post before ordering. The G6 is such a nonsensical product that I will be returning it and asking for a refund.
It is NOT Matter over Thread. Instead, it uses your existing Wi-Fi network rather than creating an independent mesh. To get it to work, you MUST use the TTLock app; you CANNOT simply scan the QR code like any other standard Matter device.
Step-by-Step Guide to Getting it to Work:
- Once powered on, the light will flash rapidly red and blue (this is the initial discovery mode).
- You must use the TTLock app to communicate with the lock and provide your Wi-Fi details.
- Once these steps are finished, the bridge will be displayed on your app’s home page next to the lock.
- Go into the bridge configuration and link the lock with the bridge.
- In the Matter menu, click to generate a pairing code and a QR code. You MUST click this to put the bridge into Matter discovery mode (this is different from the initial discovery mode).
- Finally, go to Home Assistant and add it as a Matter device.
Home Assistant Integration:
It is poorly recognised. You cannot rely on it for control: there is no Open/Close button, and the available entity information is ridiculous. It is missing a lot of useful data, and the information that is displayed is pointless. It feels more like a prototype than a finished product, and it comes across as a cash grab since the new version is more expensive than the older one.
My Advice:
Being 100% honest, don’t spend the extra money on the G6. Get an older version like the G2 or G3 for 70% less and use a HACS implementation. I am using this one: GitHub - jbergler/hass-ttlock: Home Assistant integration for TTLock locks · GitHub. It is free, but donating a couple of pounds to the developer is a much better way to spend your money than buying a G6.
Questions for the Community:
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I have not found a way to get TTLock to work without it communicating with their external servers over the internet. Any suggestions? Has anyone tried to decipher their Bluetooth protocols? My goal is to keep my IoT devices disconnected from third-party external servers. When needed, I can just use Tailscale or a VPN to access my home network.
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The TTLock server requires a callback link for the API to bounce back to my local HA (e.g., to get the name of the last person who opened the door). To make this work properly, I currently need to pay for Nabu Casa. However, it is quite expensive in the UK, and I am a bit short on money. Can anyone suggest a free alternative so I don’t need a Nabu Casa subscription?
