by Peter |
Last Updated: July 3, 2022 To help you choose the best smart hubs for home, we’ve put together this comprehensive guide. We have tried to cover as much variety as possible. Hope you will find it helpful!
In Hurry? Checkout Our Top Pick Of Best Smart Hubs For Home.
Our Top Pick
9.7/10 our score
Best Smart Hubs For Home
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The Ridiculously Simple Guide to Google Home Hub: A Practical Guide to Setting Up a Smart Home
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9. 7
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August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge, Remote Access, Alexa Integration for Your August Smart Lock
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9. 5
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3
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Philips Hue Smart Hub (Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant)
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9. 1
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4
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Kasa Smart Light Switch HS200, Single Pole, Needs Neutral Wire, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Light Switch Works with Alexa and Google Home, UL Certified, No Hub Required , White
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8. 8
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5
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SAMSUNG GP-U999SJVLGDA 3rd Generation SmartThings Hub, White
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8. 6
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6
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Echo (4th Gen) | With premium sound, smart home hub, and Alexa | Charcoal
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8. 2
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7
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Certified Refurbished Echo (4th Gen) | With premium sound, smart home hub, and Alexa | Charcoal
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8. 0
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8
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Aeotec Smart Home Hub, Works as a SmartThings Hub, Z-Wave Zigbee Gateway, Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, WiFi
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7 .7
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9
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Introducing Amazon eero 6+ dual-band mesh Wi-Fi 6 system, with built-in Zigbee smart home hub and 160MHz client device support (2-pack)
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7. 4
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10
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Zigbee Hub Gateway, 2.4 GHz WiFi Smart Home Hub, Compatible with Alexa & Google Home, Only for TREATLIFE Zigbee Water Leak Detector, Motion Sensor and Smart Door Sensor, 1 Pack
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7. 2
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1. The Ridiculously Simple Guide to Google Home Hub: A Practical Guide to Setting Up a Smart Home
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9.7/10 our score
Features
2. August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge, Remote Access, Alexa Integration for Your August Smart Lock
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9.5/10 our score
Features
- Control your door from anywhere.
- Connect your August Smart Lock to Wi-Fi. Requires North American outlet with 110-240 volt.
- Always know that your door is locked. Requires iOS (9.0 or higher) or Android (5.0 or higher) smartphones
- Lock or unlock your door, even if you are away from home.
- Voice control. Connect your lock to Amazon Alexa, the Google Assistant or Siri.
- Get instant alerts when someone enters or exits your home.
3. Philips Hue Smart Hub (Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant)
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9.1/10 our score
Features
- Voice activated: With the Philips Hue Smart Hub, add up to 50 Philips Hue smart lights of your choice with this ZigBee-controlled hub necessary for voice control with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, or Google Assistant
- Control your smart lights from anywhere: The heart of your Philips Hue system, this hue hub also enables you to control all of your Philips Hue products via the Philips Hue app, even when you're away from home
- Fully automate your smart home: Enhance your Philips Hue system by setting timers and alarms, connecting to a variety of apps, dimming the smart lights and more (cannot be used with conventional dimmers)
- Expand your ecosystem: Easily expand your smart lighting system with Philips Hue accessories (sold separately), such as a Hue Dimmer Switch, Hue Tap, or Hue Motion Sensor. Pair it for home automation with your existing Nest or SmartThings system. Control your hue lights by connecting the Hue Hub to your router with the included ethernet network cable. This box also includes one Philips Hue Hub, power adapter, manual, and two-year warranty for the full Philips Hue experience.
- Cross-device compatibility: HomeKit compatible iOS 9 or later. iPhone:4, 4S, 5, 5S, 6, 6 Plus, 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, iPhone Xr, iPod touch: 5th generation.Network Connectivity:Wireless A,Wireless B,Wireless G,Wireless N
- Easily expand your lighting system with accessories (sold separately), such as a Hue Dimmer Switch, Hue Tap, or Hue Motion Sensor. Pair it for automation with your existing Nest or SmartThings system.
4. Kasa Smart Light Switch HS200, Single Pole, Needs Neutral Wire, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Light Switch Works with Alexa and Google Home, UL Certified, No Hub Required , White
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8.8/10 our score
Features
- Easy guided install: Neutral wire is required, standard wall plate size. No need to understand complex switch wiring or master vs auxiliary switch configurations, The Kasa app guides you through easy step by step installation. Need 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection
- Control from anywhere: Monitor your light status. Turn electronics on and off from anywhere with your smartphone using the Kasa app, whether you are at home, in the office or on vacation
- Voice control: Enjoy the hands-free convenience of controlling the lights in your home with your voice via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, perfect for times when your hands are full or entering a dark room
- Scheduling: Use timer or countdown schedules to set your smart switch to automatically turn on and off while you're home or away. Enable ‘away mode’ to randomly switch on and off to trick potential intruders
- Trusted and reliable: Designed and developed in silicon valley, Kasa is trusted by over 4 million users. UL certified for safety use.
5. SAMSUNG GP-U999SJVLGDA 3rd Generation SmartThings Hub, White
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8.6/10 our score
Features
- Connectivity: Wirelessly connect and control a wide range of compatible smart devices from 40+ partner brands, including voice assistants, lights & switches, speakers, cameras, sensors and more
- Home Automation: Teach the hub your Good Morning, Goodbye, Goodnight, and other routines to automatically turn devices on or off throughout the day
- 24/7 Monitoring: Receive app alerts from connected devices when there’s unexpected activity in your home. Material: Plastic. Range (feet) - 50-130 feet
- Voice Controls: Use voice commands to control connected devices using SmartThings and the Google Assistant
- Improved DIY Solution: Improved guided on boarding for easier setup. Hub connects with Wi-Fi so does not need to be connected to an Ethernet cable
- Compatible with previous versions of SmartThings Sensors and Outlets
- Download new SmartThings (Samsung Connect) app for initial set-up. (Tip: You can still use SmartThings Classic app once initial setup is completed)
- Requires Android (6.0 or later) or iOS (11.0 or later)
- Product not supported outside U.S
- Compatibility: Works with Google, Alexa, SmartThings, and ZigBee communication protocols
6. Echo (4th Gen) | With premium sound, smart home hub, and Alexa | Charcoal
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8.2/10 our score
Features
- PREMIUM SOUND: Rich, detailed sound that automatically adapts to any room. Supports lossless HD audio available on select streaming services such as Amazon Music HD.
- VOICE CONTROL YOUR MUSIC: Stream songs from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, SiriusXM, and more. HD requires a compatible music streaming service.
- SMART HOME HUB: Built-in hub to voice control compatible lights, locks, and sensors. Easily set up compatible Zigbee devices or select Ring Smart Lighting solar lights and bulbs.
- ALEXA IS READY TO HELP: Set timers, reminders, and alarms. Alexa answers questions like "Alexa, what time is it?"
- START YOUR ROUTINES WITH MOTION - Turn on compatible lights, play your Flash Briefing, or turn on the coffee maker when you walk into the room.
- FILL YOUR HOME WITH SOUND: With multi-room music, play synchronized music across Echo devices in different rooms. Or pair your Echo with compatible Fire TV devices to feel scenes come to life with home theater audio.
- CONNECT WITH OTHERS HANDS-FREE: Call friends and family who have the Alexa app or an Echo device. Instantly drop in on other rooms or announce to the whole house that dinner's ready.
- PRIVACY CONTROLS: Designed to protect your privacy – Amazon is not in the business of selling your personal information to others. Built with multiple layers of privacy controls including a mic off button.
7. Certified Refurbished Echo (4th Gen) | With premium sound, smart home hub, and Alexa | Charcoal
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8/10 our score
Features
- A Certified Refurbished Echo (4th Generation) is refurbished, tested, and certified to look and work like new and comes with the same limited warranty as a new device.
- New look, new sound - Echo delivers clear highs, dynamic mids, and deep bass for rich, detailed sound that automatically adapts to any room.
- Voice control your entertainment - Stream songs from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, SiriusXM, and more. Plus listen to radio stations, podcasts, and Audible audiobooks.
- Ready to help - Ask Alexa to play music, answer questions, play the news, check the weather, set alarms, control compatible smart home devices, and more.
- Smart home made simple - With the built-in hub, easily set up compatible Zigbee devices or select Ring Smart Lighting solar lights and bulbs to voice control lights, locks, and sensors.
- Fill your home with sound - With multi-room music, play synchronized music across Echo devices in different rooms. Or pair your Echo with compatible Fire TV devices to feel scenes come to life with home theater audio.
- Connect with others - Call almost anyone hands-free. Instantly drop in on other rooms or announce to the whole house that dinner's ready.
- Designed to protect your privacy – Amazon is not in the business of selling your personal information to others. Built with multiple layers of privacy controls including a mic off button.
8. Aeotec Smart Home Hub, Works as a SmartThings Hub, Z-Wave Zigbee Gateway, Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, WiFi
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7.7/10 our score
Features
- Easiest way to make your home a smart home: Wirelessly connect and control a huge range of smart devices - over 5,000 are available from dozens of brands - including voice assistants, lights & switches, speakers, cameras, sensors and more
- Automate connected devices: Any device you connect can be included into automations which can be intelligently managed
- Control via Sapp and voice: Monitor and control connected devices, and run automations, using the Samsung SmartThings app on Android, iOS, and iPadOS, or voice user interfaces Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
- Requires an internet-connected Wi-Fi router (available Ethernet port recommended), plus a smart phone or table running the SmartThings app
- Compatibility: certified to work with Google, Alexa, SmartThings, Wi-Fi, Z-Wave Plus, and ZigBee protocols. Not compatible outside of the USA.
9. Introducing Amazon eero 6+ dual-band mesh Wi-Fi 6 system, with built-in Zigbee smart home hub and 160MHz client device support (2-pack)
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7.4/10 our score
Features
- Gigabit speeds for less - Supports wifi speeds up to a gigabit, without the premium price tag. eero 6+ is our most affordable gigabit system ever.
- Wi-Fi 6 gets a bandwidth boost - eero 6+ supports additional wifi bandwidth on the 160 MHz radio channel (that’s just wifi talk for faster connectivity). With the eero 6+, there’s enough bandwidth for the whole family to work, stream, and video chat—all at the same time.
- Connectivity you can count on - eero 6+ gives you all the connectivity with all the reliability. So you can work from home with confidence—and say goodbye to dropped video calls. Or keep your smart home running, even when you’re away.
- Experience the eero TrueMesh difference - eero’s patented TrueMesh technology intelligently routes traffic to reduce drop-offs and dead spots.
- Set up in minutes - The eero app guides you through setup and allows you to manage your network from anywhere.
- Gets better over time - Receive automatic updates to help keep your network safe and secure. Online security and additional network management features available via a separate subscription.
- Built-in smart home hub - eero 6+ contains a smart home hub to connect compatible Thread and Zigbee devices on your network with Alexa, replacing the need to buy separate hubs.
10. Zigbee Hub Gateway, 2.4 GHz WiFi Smart Home Hub, Compatible with Alexa & Google Home, Only for TREATLIFE Zigbee Water Leak Detector, Motion Sensor and Smart Door Sensor, 1 Pack
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7.2/10 our score
Features
- Notes: Treatlife ZigBee Hub is only compatible with Tuya ZigBee smart home devices, and it needs to connect under 2.4 GHz WiFi frequency, please check the compatibility before purchasing. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us first.
- Easy to Set Up and Use: No need to connect to network cable, just power this smart gateway hub on and connect it with the Treatlife App. Within several minutes, you will got a smart home automation.
- Support 128 Connections: This Zigbee WiFi Gateway Hub supports with a maximum of up to 128 tuya zigbee smart devices, compatible with Alexa, Google Home Assistant and Apple HomeKit for a hands-free voice control, remote control experience.
- Home Automation: Works with all tuya zigbee devices to create a comprehensive, smart home automation system. Teach the google home hub on the Treatlife App with your Good Morning, Goodbye, Goodnight, and other routines to automatically turn your devices on or off throughout the day.
- Whole Home Coverage: Worry-free that the ZigBee signal quality is affected by the wall, coverage up to 50m from the google hub to wifi router and support automatic networking to expand. Whole Home Coverage with long range and more stable network.