Homey · Hubs & bridges
Newest launches first. Support reflects current manufacturer or platform documentation, not a hands-on test.
Matter Hub and Thread Border Router
The Homey to buy new when your home already has Z-Wave, Bluetooth or infrared devices, or more brands than the Pro mini's memory comfortably serves.
High-capacity Hue lighting hub with MotionAware
Bridge Pro earns its price when a large Hue installation is running out of room, or when MotionAware and flexible placement solve a specific problem.
Room control panel with a dial, infrared remote and Matter bridge
The SwitchBot hub to choose when a room needs a usable dial and shortcuts, or an older hub has run out of Matter capacity.
Matter Hub and Thread Border Router
The better-value Homey for a modest collection of apps when Ethernet placement works.
Matter Hub and Thread Border Router
Worth keeping when its 2 GB of memory already handles your Homey apps.
These hubs & bridges reach Homey with documented caveats, such as a partial feature set or a bridge-dependent path. Read the review before relying on one in Homey.
Matter Controller, Thread Border Router, and Aqara Hub
Matter Controller, Thread Border Router, and Aqara Hub
Alexa Matter Controller and Thread Border Router
Wi-Fi 6E mesh router, Google Home hub and Thread border router
IKEA Matter Controller, Bridge and Thread Border Router
4K media streamer, Apple home hub and Thread border router
7-inch smart display, Google Home hub and Thread border router
When to choose a Matter bridge, when to buy native Matter devices, and why bridges can be the right answer for existing Hue, IKEA, Bosch, and similar smart home systems.
A practical comparison of Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings, Homey, Home Assistant, and Aqara for Matter homes, including automation depth, hubs, Thread, and hybrid setups.
A plain-English guide to when a Matter home needs a Thread border router, which device types depend on one, and when you can safely skip it.