2. G32 Deployment Roles

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2.1. Deployment Diagram

2.2. G32 Deployment Roles

Role

Use this role when

Main capabilities

Home center

G32 is the primary controller for a lightweight home or apartment.

Cloud-connected BelaHome control, Zigbee, Matter, IR, scenes, and Matter Bridge.

Sub-gateway

A HyPanel device is already the home center and G32 is used to extend device coverage.

Extends Zigbee, IR, and Matter device access; managed through the existing home.

Matter Bridge

Selected home devices or manual scenes need to be exposed to compatible Matter ecosystems.

Publishes selected devices and scenes to third-party Matter ecosystems.

2.3. Role Capability Comparison

Role Features & Platforms

Home Center

(Cloud Connected) *

Sub-Gateway**

(Other HyPanel devices as Home Center) ***

Add & Control Zigbee Devices

✔

✔

Add & Control Matter Devices

✔

✔

Add & Control Third-Party Devices

✔

×

Add & Control IR Devices

✔

✔

Scene

✔

✔

Arming

×

✔

Energy

×

×

Intercom

× (calls between the app and door phones)

×

BelaHome App

✔

✔

User Web Portal

✔

✔

Device-specific Web Portal

✔

✔

* When G32 is used as the home center, a cloud connection is required.

** Up to 5 G32 gateways can be used in one home: 1 Home Center and up to 4 sub-gateways.

*** G32 can be used as a sub-gateway with the following supported HyPanel devices and firmware versions:

  • HyPanel Pro (PG71): 71.1.40.197 or later

  • HyPanel Ultra (PH81): 281.1.40.153 or later

  • HyPanel Supreme (PHX1): 1001.1.40.153 or later

  • SmartPanel Elite 10 (PH58): 119.1.40.115 or later

  • SmartPanel (X933H): 933.1.40.116 or later