Smart Bridge MZ1

Product Overview

Elevate your smart home with the Smart Bridge MZ1. Designed to bridge Zigbee devices to the Matter protocol, it offers effortless integration with leading smart home platforms. The 3R-Installer App ensures a smooth setup and easy device management. Whether you're at home or on-the-go, you can control your devices remotely or with simple voice commands. With its compact design, secure connection, and versatility, the Smart Bridge MZ1 is the essential addition to your smart home ecosystem.

LED Status

The Smart Bridge MZ1 features indicator LEDs for Zigbee, Power, and Wi-Fi status. It also has a Power Input port and a Reset Pinhole.

Factory Reset

Long press the reset button with a pin through the pinhole until all 3 LEDs turn fast blinking.

Setup with 3R-Installer

This Matter certified device can be paired to any Matter certified ecosystems.

[Matter logo] The 3R-Installer App ensures a smooth setup and easy device management.

1. Download and install the 3R-Installer App (iOS/Android) on your phone.
2. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and ensure stable internet access via IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz Wi-Fi.
3. Power on the Matter Bridge. The Wi-Fi LED indicator will fast blink, indicating readiness for Wi-Fi setup.
4. Open the 3R-Installer App and tap the '+' icon in the upper right corner.
5. Scan the Matter QR Code and follow on-screen instructions to configure the Wi-Fi network.
6. After network configuration, tap the bridge icon to enter the device page and then 'Check Updates' for firmware.
7. Tap 'Bridge Zigbee Devices' to put Zigbee devices into pairing mode and pair THIRDREALITY Zigbee end devices. After configuration, Zigbee devices will appear on the Smart Bridge device page.
8. Tap 'Link With Matter Enabled Services', copy the Manual Setup Code or Scan the QR Code within 3 minutes to add the bridge to other Matter supported ecosystems via multi-admin.
9. Tap 'Bridge ZIGBEE Devices' to pair more THIRDREALITY Zigbee devices.
10. Tab 'Matter Reset'. It is highly recommended to download and install the 3R-Installer app first. Follow the instructions to set up the bridge in the app, get the setup code, and add it to other Matter ecosystems via multi-admin. To remove the bridge from your Wi-Fi router, Zigbee devices will remain connected. This code can be used to set up Wi-Fi for the bridge via the 3R-Installer App on a phone connected to another Wi-Fi router.

Screenshots illustrate the process of adding a bridge to the 3R-Installer app, naming it, and confirming its addition.

Setup with Apple Home

Compatibility: iOS system: Version 16.6 or later. Matter-supported Controller: Home Pod, Home Pod mini, or Apple TV.

Note: It is highly recommended to download and install the 3R-Installer app first. Follow the instructions to set up the bridge in the 3R-Installer app, then get the setup code and add the bridge to your Apple Home through multi-admin. Alternatively, scan the QR code to add the bridge directly to your Apple Home.

1. Setup the Bridge with the 3R-Installer App and copy the setup code. (Code effective duration: 3 minutes)
2. Ensure your Apple Home Controller is on the same Wi-Fi network. Launch the Home App, tap '+', then 'Add or Scan Accessory'. Select 'More Options', then 'Smart Bridge MZ1' to Add device. Paste the Setup Code from the 3R-Installer App, then 'Continue'. Set the location and name for the bridge.
3. Pre-connected accessories attached to the Matter Bridge will be automatically updated.
4. Set location and name for accessories, then create automations.
5. To connect to another Matter certified ecosystem, long press attached accessories, tap 'Accessory Settings', then 'Bridge' to access the Smart Bridge MZ1 device page. Tap 'Turn On Pairing Mode' to generate and copy a new setup code. Launch the other Matter ecosystem app, follow setup instructions to paste the code and complete setup.

Screenshots illustrate adding a new home, scanning an accessory, entering a setup code, selecting a bridge, naming it, and adding it to My Home. It also shows adding lights and occupancy sensors.

Setup with Google Home

Compatibility: Google Home App version: Android: 3.3.1.4 or later, iOS: 3.3.104 or later.

Note: It is highly recommended to download and install the 3R-Installer app first. Follow the instructions to set up the bridge in the 3R-Installer app, then get the setup code and add the bridge to your Google Home through multi-admin. Alternatively, scan the QR code to add the bridge directly to your Google Home.

1. Setup the Bridge with the 3R-Installer App and copy the setup code. (Code effective duration: 3 minutes)
2. Ensure your Google Home speaker is on the same Wi-Fi network. Launch the Google Home App, tap '+', then 'New device'. Choose a home, tap 'Next', select the Matter bridge, tap 'Next', then 'Continue' without scanning. Paste the Setup Code to 'Continue', create a name for the bridge, and it will be added.
3. Pre-connected devices attached to the Matter Bridge will be automatically updated.
4. Create names and add devices to Google Home, then create automations.

Screenshots show adding a device, selecting a nearby device (Nest Hub Max), connecting to a Google Account, entering a Matter pairing code, naming the accessory, and confirming device connection.

Setup with Alexa

Alexa App version: Android: 2.2.521848.0 or later, iOS: 2.2.548660 or later.

Note: It is highly recommended to download and install the 3R-Installer app first. Follow the instructions to set up the bridge in the 3R-Installer app, then get the setup code and add the bridge to your Alexa through multi-admin. Alternatively, scan the QR code to add the bridge directly to your Alexa.

1. Setup the Bridge with the 3R-Installer App and copy the setup code. (Code effective duration: 3 minutes)
2. Ensure your Alexa speaker is on the same Wi-Fi network. Launch the Amazon Alexa App, tap '+' on the device page to 'Add Device'. Scroll down, tap 'Other', choose 'Matter', then 'TRY NUMERIC CODE INSTEAD' to 'ENTER CODE', and follow instructions to add the bridge and pre-connected devices.
3. Create routines with the devices.
4. To connect to another Matter certified ecosystem app, go to the first ecosystem's app to generate a new setup code. Go to Device Settings, tap 'Other assistants and apps', then 'Add another', and copy the setup code. Launch the other Matter ecosystem app, follow setup instructions to enter the code and complete setup.

Screenshots illustrate adding a device, selecting 'Other', choosing 'Matter', entering a numeric code, and the Alexa app confirming the device addition. It also shows creating a routine and managing device settings.

Setup with SmartThings

Compatibility: SmartThings App version 1.8.01.22 or higher. iOS SmartThings App version 1.7.02.16. Matter-supported Controller: SmartThings Hub V2& V3, Aeotec Smart Home Hub.

1. Launch the SmartThings App. Tap '+' to 'Add device', then choose 'Matter'.
2. Scan the QR code on your device.
3. Select a hub to connect your device. (For iOS, you need to Add to "iCloud Account", then create an Accessory Name, then 'Continue').
4. Set a name to add the device.
5. Press the reset button through the pinhole with a pin to enable Zigbee pairing. The Zigbee indicator of the Matter bridge will blink blue. Put THIRDREALITY Zigbee devices into pairing mode to add them.
6. Create routines with the Zigbee devices added through the Matter bridge.
7. To connect to another Matter certified ecosystem app, go to the first ecosystem's app to generate a new setup code. Go to the Device Settings page, tap 'Share with other services', then 'Share device'. A QR code and numeric code will be displayed. Launch the other Matter certified ecosystem app, follow setup instructions to enter the setup code, and complete the setup.

Screenshots show adding a Matter device, selecting a hub, adding to iCloud Account, naming the bridge, and confirming its addition. It also shows creating a routine and sharing the device.

FCC regulatory conformance

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

RF Exposure

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Limited Warranty

For limited warranty, please visit www.3reality.com/devicesupport.

For customer support, please contact info@3reality.com or visit www.3reality.com.

For help and troubleshooting related to Amazon Alexa, visit the Alexa app.