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Smart home hubs product notes

Controllers and platforms that act as the center of a local-first smart home.

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Aeotec Smart Home Hub

Aeotec · local control: poor · cloud: high

  • Home Assistant: poor
  • Setup: easy
  • Protocols: ethernet, wifi, zigbee, z-wave, matter, thread
  • Best for: buyers already committed to SmartThings

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mid price band

Home Assistant Green

Nabu Casa · local control: excellent · cloud: low

  • Home Assistant: excellent
  • Setup: easy
  • Protocols: ethernet
  • Best for: Home Assistant beginners

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premium price band

Home Assistant Yellow

Nabu Casa · local control: excellent · cloud: low

  • Home Assistant: excellent
  • Setup: moderate
  • Protocols: ethernet, zigbee, thread, matter
  • Best for: Home Assistant users who want room to grow

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Homey Pro

Athom · local control: good · cloud: medium

  • Home Assistant: okay
  • Setup: easy
  • Protocols: ethernet, wifi, zigbee, z-wave, matter, thread, infrared, bluetooth
  • Best for: mixed-ecosystem households that still want decent local behavior

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mid price band

Hubitat Elevation C-8

Hubitat · local control: excellent · cloud: low

  • Home Assistant: good
  • Setup: easy
  • Protocols: ethernet, zigbee, z-wave, matter, thread
  • Best for: buyers who want local automations with lower tinkering overhead

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