Best Overall
Amazon Echo Hub
$180A dedicated smart home control panel with an 8-inch touchscreen, local hub radios (Zigbee, Thread, Matter), and zero ads—making it the fastest, most intuitive way to manage multiple devices from one place.
A dedicated smart home control panel with an 8-inch touchscreen, local hub radios (Zigbee, Thread, Matter), and zero ads—making it the fastest, most intuitive way to manage multiple devices from one place.
Apple's most affordable smart speaker with a built-in Thread border router and Matter controller, letting you control HomeKit devices locally and securely without relying on cloud services.
A multi-protocol hub supporting Zigbee, Z-Wave, and Thread that works with multiple ecosystems (Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home), giving you flexibility to mix and match devices from different brands.
Google's flagship smart speaker with built-in hub capabilities for Nest devices and Matter support, offering affordable entry into Google Home automation with voice control and local device management.
A Wi-Fi 7 mesh router that doubles as a smart home hub with Matter, Thread, and Zigbee support, combining fast networking with local device control in one system.