Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) vs Homey Bridge
These hubs anchor different ecosystems: the Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) runs SmartThings, the Homey Bridge runs Homey. The Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) pairs more of this database directly — 9,530 devices against 7,714 for the Homey Bridge — because of its radio coverage. Only the Homey Bridge puts core features behind a subscription.
| Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) | Homey Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | $134.99 | $69 |
| Ecosystem | SmartThings | Homey |
| Matter controller | Yes | No |
| Thread border router | No | No |
| Zigbee radio | built-in | built-in |
| Z-Wave radio | built-in | built-in |
| Bridges its devices into Matter | No | No |
| Local (no-cloud) control | No | No |
| Subscription required for core features | No | Yes |
| Ethernet port | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | 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 Homey Bridge — 7,714 direct, 0 via bridge/add-on
Frequently asked questions
Which pairs more devices, the Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) or the Homey Bridge?
The Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings): 9,530 devices in this database pair directly, versus 7,714 for the Homey Bridge.
Can I run the Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) and Homey Bridge 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.