--- title: Connect to smart home slug: bar/smart-home/connect description: Learn how to connect BUSY Bar to your smart home image: https://archbee-image-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/-SFpzZzHOVlfWvoLvIkBQ_connect-to-smart-home-preview.jpg docTags: createdAt: 2026-04-20T15:02:51.282Z --- ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/ZXmy-mqI_IO-5nduR-vNr_connect-to-smart-home.jpg) To use BUSY Bar in your smart home, you’ll need an Android or iOS phone and a Matter-compatible smart home hub. Some smart speakers, TVs, or TV set-top boxes can be used as a hub. On this page, you’ll learn how to manage BUSY Bar in your smart home: - [Add BUSY Bar to your smart home](docId\:o-O1V6N63_pisLlcQJbJN) :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/JOYoOfZBWq8K46a17xtZ8-20260312-164747.png" alt caption width="60" height="88"} - [Add BUSY Bar to multiple smart homes](docId\:o-O1V6N63_pisLlcQJbJN) :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/JOYoOfZBWq8K46a17xtZ8-20260312-164747.png" alt caption width="60" height="88"} - [Remove BUSY Bar from your smart home](docId\:o-O1V6N63_pisLlcQJbJN) :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/JOYoOfZBWq8K46a17xtZ8-20260312-164747.png" alt caption width="60" height="88"}~~~~ *** ## Add BUSY Bar to your smart home Before adding your BUSY Bar to a smart home, make sure: - :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/aZEuDhWRzffeAhY_DMvWw_smart-home.png" alt caption width="72" height="96"} [You have a Matter-compatible smart home hub](docId\:JpGMyYSUQyzddmcA_C6oI) :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/4ylzwhOioPqiUoIdwqS8H-20260302-104633.png" alt caption width="36" height="88"} - :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/4LSmaeQt0ilTZ-j6q0_hw-20260301-161115.png" alt caption width="88" height="88"} [BUSY Bar is connected to Wi-Fi (same network as your hub)](docId\:OAuMOf3wwdbFNBlnqffSy) :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/4ylzwhOioPqiUoIdwqS8H-20260302-104633.png" alt caption width="36" height="88"} The steps and menu names may differ between smart home apps. Use this guide as a reference. To add BUSY Bar to your smart home: :::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem On your BUSY Bar, go to **Settings → Smart home → Pair device**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem On your phone, open your smart home app and go to :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/-Dgfk5ZHvY1o25eZdA_2n_add.png" alt caption width="76" height="96"}** → Add Accessory → Scan QR code**. ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem Scan the QR code on your BUSY Bar’s back screen with your phone. :::Iframe{iframeHeight="0" code=""} ::: :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Assign the BUSY Bar to a room and name it to help you identify and control it. Now your BUSY Bar will appear in your smart home app as a **smart light** with two states: ON and OFF. You’re now ready to [set up automations](docId:1t94kLeT1EwOu0b3c0gH5). ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/K2xQ27w7F9pAP3iXRq3UI_busy-bar-in-a-smart-home-as-a-light.jpg) ::: ::::: :::hint{type="info"} For detailed instructions on adding devices to a smart home, see the guide for your system: - [Google Home](https://support.google.com/googlehome/answer/9159862) :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/OJA8iATW5oHWUCncBczrh_link-page.png" alt caption width="40" height="96"} - [Apple Home](https://support.apple.com/en-gb/104998) :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/OJA8iATW5oHWUCncBczrh_link-page.png" alt caption width="40" height="96"} - [SmartThings](https://www.samsung.com/levant/support/apps-services/add-and-manage-devices-and-appliances-in-smartthings/) :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/OJA8iATW5oHWUCncBczrh_link-page.png" alt caption width="40" height="96"} - [Amazon Alexa](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=G3RKPNRKF33ECTW7) :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/OJA8iATW5oHWUCncBczrh_link-page.png" alt caption width="40" height="96"} - [Home Assistant](https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/matter/#adding-a-matter-device-to-home-assistant) :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/OJA8iATW5oHWUCncBczrh_link-page.png" alt caption width="40" height="96"} ::: :::ExpandableHeading *Can’t add BUSY Bar to your smart home? *:inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/BnDmvlxd6fDnLVlZlpBnN-20260615-181604.png" alt caption width="96" height="96"} - Restart the BUSY Bar by holding the :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/9cerr6S5jJu3AvWCAOTer-20260316-105319.png" alt caption width="128" height="96"}** Start / Pause** and :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/acizC_ktW4Oi3wrSX9lwA-20260316-105319.png" alt caption width="80" height="96"}** Back** buttons for 3 seconds. - Make sure your Wi-Fi network has internet access. - Update your BUSY Bar to the latest firmware. See [Firmware update](docId\:CtPB9O5UzErW5xMxE3Yuw). - If this BUSY Bar was previously connected to a smart home system, try to forget all smart home pairings (**Settings → Smart Home → Forget all** **pairings**) and connect it again. ::: *** ## Add BUSY Bar to multiple smart homes You can connect your BUSY Bar to multiple smart homes by repeating the steps [described above](docId\:o-O1V6N63_pisLlcQJbJN) for each smart home. *** ## Remove BUSY Bar from your smart home If you no longer want to use BUSY Bar with your smart home setup, you can remove it at any time. This removes the device from your automations and stops any actions triggered by your focus sessions. You can remove your BUSY Bar either through your smart home app or directly from BUSY Bar. ### Using smart home app ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Open your smart home app on your phone. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Choose your BUSY Bar. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Go to the device settings (usually **Settings** or the gear icon). ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Tap **Remove Accessory**. ::: :::: ### Using BUSY Bar :::hint{type="warning"} :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/VMfrpLrpuYMKhr31n5tsa_warning-icon.png" alt caption width="84" height="88"}** ****Affects all connected smart homes** This removes your BUSY Bar from all connected smart homes. ::: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem On BUSY Bar, go to **Settings → Smart home → Forget all pairings**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Confirm action. BUSY Bar will restart. ::: ::::