Gainsborough Freestyle Smart
Wi-Fi, now compatible with
Matter over Thread!
What is Matter? Matter is a universal language connecting your smart home devices, no matter who they're manufactured by. Thread is a low-power, low-latency mesh network that enables smart devices to communicate directly with one another.
Thread and Matter are two complementary technologies designed to enhance the smart home ecosystem. Together, they address many of the challenges faced by users and manufacturers, such as interoperability, reliability, and ease of use.
Learn more
about Matter.
Matter enables cross-brand compatibility across smart home devices, voice assistants, mobile apps and cloud services.
A smart ecosystem
for your home...
Each Thread-enabled device wirelessly communicates via a Thread Border Router to the outside world. This allows Matter over Thread devices to be controlled from one app on your mobile device.
Why Matter?
Do you have multiple smart devices in your home? Do you need to control them through individual apps? Then Matter may be the answer for you.
Enabling Matter means your many devices can all be controlled out of one clever system – so gone are the days of jumping between apps.
The Gainsborough Freestyle Smart Trilock is designed to give you choice - the control is in your hands. When selecting if you'd like to operate your lock using Matter over Thread, it’s helpful to know that the Gainsborough Freestyle app and Matter platforms must operate independently.
Benefits of Matter
Cross-Brand Compatibility
Matter ensures that devices from different manufacturers work seamlessly together, reducing fragmentation in the smart home ecosystem.
Simplified Setup
Matter devices are designed to be easy to set up and use, often requiring just a few steps to connect to your smart home system.
Multi-Ecosystem Support
Matter works across major smart home platforms, including Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings. You can mix and match devices without worrying about compatibility.
Local Control
Matter prioritizes local communication, meaning devices can operate without relying on cloud services. This reduces latency and ensures functionality even when the internet is down.
Enhanced Security
Matter uses robust encryption and authentication mechanisms to protect data and prevent unauthorized access.
Future-Proofing
Matter is designed to be scalable and adaptable, allowing it to support new device types and features as technology evolves.
Energy Efficiency
Matter is optimized for low-power devices, making it suitable for battery-operated sensors, locks, and other devices.
Enhance your smart
home automation
Connect with other
smart home devices
Save battery life with
your Freestyle
The Gainsborough Freestyle
Smart Wi-Fi Trilock is now
Matter over Thread compatible.
The Gainsborough Freestyle Smart Wi-Fi Trilock is now Matter
over Thread enabled, giving you confidence to work seamlessly
in your modern Smart Home system.
See below a list of Thread border routers that can be used with
the Gainsborough Freestyle.
Thread border routers
that can act as your
Matter controller
There are already thousands of smart home products that have started using Matter! Some popular Thread border routers include: Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen), Apple HomePod (2nd Gen), Amazon Echo (4th Gen) and more.
What's the difference between using Matter and using the Gainsborough Freestyle App?
Matter continues to evolve and introduce new functions for many smart home products. For the Gainsborough Freestyle Smart Wi-Fi Trilock, you can choose to control your lock via the Gainsborough Freestyle App or by enabling Matter over Thread.
Read below to compare supported features by ecosystem and choose what’s right for you.
| Supported Features | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Freestyle App with Wi-Fi |  Amazon Alexa with Matter |  Apple Home with Matter |  Google Home with Matter |  SmartThings with Matter | |
| Connection | |||||
| Wi-Fi Connection | ✓ | X | X | X | X |
| Bluetooth Connection | ✓ | X | X | X | X |
| Matter over Thread Connection | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access | |||||
| Remote Lock/Unlock | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Remote Deadlock | ✓ | X | X | X | X |
| Keypad Lock/Unlock | ✓ | X | ✓ | X | X |
| Keypad Deadlock | ✓ | X | ✓ | X | X |
| Assign, invite users | ✓ | X | ✓ | X | X |
| Scheduled Access | ✓ | X | ✓ | X | X |
| Settings | |||||
| Volume Control | ✓ | X | X | X | X |
| Auto Lock | ✓ | X | ✓ | X | X |
| Lock Notifications | ✓ | X | ✓ | X | X |
| Door Status | |||||
| Monitor Door State with Door Sensor Kit | ✓ | X | X | X | X |
| Battery | |||||
| Battery Life | Up to 6 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months |
| Battery Level | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Integration | |||||
| Works with Google Home | ✓ | X | X | ✓ | X |
| Works with Amazon Alexa | ✓ | ✓ | X | X | X |
| Works with Apple Home | X | X | ✓ | X | X |
Supporting Documents
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Matter is a universal smart home language that allows devices from different brands (like Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and SmartThings) to work together easily.
Think of it as a translator that helps your smart lock "speak" to any smart home system you prefer. It uses Internet Protocol (IP) for communication over networks like Wi-Fi and Thread, enabling interoperability, security, and simplified setup.
Thread is a modern way for smart devices to connect to each other. It’s like a super-reliable, low-power Wi-Fi specifically designed for smart home devices.
Unlike regular Wi-Fi, Thread is faster, uses less energy, and creates a mesh network. This means devices can communicate directly with each other instead of relying on a single router. Thread enhances smart home ecosystems by providing efficient, secure, and scalable device communication.
Currently, only the Freestyle Smart Wi-Fi Trilock in Brushed Satin Chrome (GFSW8951AURBSC) and Matte Black (GFSW8951AURMB) supports Matter over Thread.
Matter only works on the latest ET-WIFI version. In the Freestyle app, navigate to Settings > Lock Settings > select your lock. The Model type would display as ET-Wi-Fi, indicating the new Wi-Fi lock.
Yes, you can use Apple Home with the new Matter update on the Gainsborough Freestyle Smart Wi-Fi Trilock. The lock is compatible with Apple Matter Controllers that have Thread Border Router support, such as:
• Apple TV 4K (2nd and 3rd generation Wi-Fi + Ethernet)
• HomePod (2nd generation)
• HomePod mini
Yes, you can use SmartThings with the new Matter update on the Gainsborough Freestyle Smart Wi-Fi Trilock. The lock is compatible with SmartThings Matter Controllers that have Thread Border Router support, such as:
• SmartThings Hub (v3)
• SmartThings Station
• Aeotec Smart Home Hub
The Gainsborough Freestyle Smart Lock supports integration with multiple Matter-enabled smart devices across major ecosystems, such as Amazon Alexa Echo Series, Eero Series, Apple HomePod Series, Apple TV, Google Nest Series, SmartThings Hub, and more.
Yes, your Gainsborough Freestyle Smart Lock is secure with Matter. Matter uses end-to-end encryption, device authentication, and local control to protect your lock from unauthorized access. It ensures secure onboarding, supports automatic updates, and enables tamper-proof communication protocols. Regular firmware updates further enhance security.
1. Open the Freestyle App on your smartphone or tablet.
2. Navigate to Settings: Go to Settings > Device.
3. Select Firmware Update: Choose Firmware Update and follow the on-screen prompts to download and install the latest firmware.
4. Confirmation: Once the update is complete, a confirmation screen will appear. Proceed to the next step.
The lock supports Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and SmartThings.
Yes, a Thread Border Router is required to connect Thread-enabled devices to your home network. The Gainsborough Freestyle Smart Lock supports integration with multiple Matter-enabled smart devices across major ecosystems. Compatible routers include devices like Amazon Echo (4th Gen), Apple TV 4K (2nd Gen), and Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen).
The lock provides up to 6 months of battery life with Wi-Fi and up to 12 months with Matter over Thread.
