Compatibility between Apple HomePod mini and GE On/Off Paddle Switch (Z-Wave)

Compatibility Check:



Great news! This hub and accessory combination is compatible, however it requires an additional bridge device
You can see the instructions for this connection using this instruction link

The Apple HomePod mini and GE On/Off Paddle Switch (Z-Wave) can communicate with each other using a bridge. This bridge is necessary because there is no shared connection between the two devices.

With the GE C-Reach Smart Bridge, The GE On/Off Paddle Switch (Z-Wave)'s Wi-Fi can connect to the bridge, and the bridge can connect to the Z-Wave connection of the GE On/Off Paddle Switch (Z-Wave). The GE C-Reach Smart Bridge also has Apple HomeKit compatibility, ensuring the connection can be made.



GE C-Reach Smart Bridge

Primary Bridge



Another compatiblity is to use the connections between the third party Samsung SmartThings Hub 3rd Generation with the GE On/Off Paddle Switch (Z-Wave). This method can use the bridge to connect to the Z-Wave connection of the GE On/Off Paddle Switch (Z-Wave). The Samsung SmartThings Hub 3rd Generation also has Apple HomeKit compatibility, allowing all of the devices to communicate to each other.




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Interface Compatibility



Apple HomePod mini



GE C-Reach Smart Bridge

* Bridge required


GE On/Off Paddle Switch (Z-Wave)

Amazon Alexa No Yes Yes
Apple HomeKit Yes Yes No
Google Assistant No Yes Yes


Connection Compatibility



Apple HomePod mini



GE C-Reach Smart Bridge

* Bridge required


GE On/Off Paddle Switch (Z-Wave)

Amazon Sidewalk No No No
Bluetooth Yes Yes No
Clear Connect No No No
Thread Yes No No
Wi-Fi Yes Yes No
Z-Wave No No Yes
Zigbee No No No