Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) vs Home Assistant Yellow
These hubs anchor different ecosystems: the Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) runs SmartThings, the Home Assistant Yellow runs Home Assistant. The Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) pairs more of this database directly — 9,530 devices against 7,221 for the Home Assistant Yellow — because of its radio coverage. The Home Assistant Yellow runs automations locally without a cloud dependency; the other relies on cloud processing.
| Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) | Home Assistant Yellow | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | $134.99 | — |
| Ecosystem | SmartThings | Home Assistant |
| Matter controller | Yes | Yes |
| Thread border router | No | No |
| Zigbee radio | built-in | built-in |
| Z-Wave radio | built-in | via add-on |
| Bridges its devices into Matter | No | Yes |
| Local (no-cloud) control | No | Yes |
| Subscription required for core features | No | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| USB radio expansion | — | Yes |
| Release year | 2021 | 2022 |
What each hub actually pairs
- Devices that work with the Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) — 9,530 direct, 0 via bridge/add-on
- Devices that work with the Home Assistant Yellow — 7,221 direct, 2,309 via bridge/add-on
Frequently asked questions
Which pairs more devices, the Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) or the Home Assistant Yellow?
The Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings): 9,530 devices in this database pair directly, versus 7,221 for the Home Assistant Yellow.
Can I run the Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) and Home Assistant Yellow together?
Usually yes. Matter's multi-admin lets the same Matter device join several controllers at once, and Thread border routers from different vendors share one mesh. Zigbee and Z-Wave devices, though, pair to exactly one hub at a time.