samples/matter/light_bulb joining but not responding with HomePod mini

[jahess]

Decided it was more economical for me to purchase a COTS border router in the form of a HomePod mini than keep trying to deal with OTBR.

Besides, this is what end users would have and it is the devices I'm interested in developing and not getting a prototype border router working.

The HomePod mini was easy to setup and I immediately updated its software to version 16.2.

Wow!  The nfc setup vision for matter appears to have worked.  Just had to "Add anyway" past an "uncertified device" warning (understandable given developmental nature).

Unfortunately, the iOS and MacOS Home apps always show the "light bulb" as "not responding."

Doh!  Stuck again but much further than ever before.

Any suggestions?

Anyone else with success with a HomePod mini functioning as a border router?

Building with sdk 2.2.0 with matching toolchain on an Intel MacOS 13.1.

For what it is worth, the HomePod mini and Home apps work with the only other commercial matter device that I currently have -- an Eve energy plug.  Even with "Hey Siri, turn on Eve energy."

[Charlie]

Hi Jonathan,

Thanks for sharing your experience with the Matter device. Eve Matter smart home accessories are actually based on the NCS Matter solution. I am not sure why this "not responding" issue happens, but I can help you debug this problem.

I will try to update and test the same versions you are using. Could you share any log printouts from "light bulb" devices?

Best regards,

Charlie

[jahess]

FWIW, I also tried immediately renaming the device and letting the default stick -- both had same non-responsive result.