Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) vs Samsung SmartThings Hub v2

The Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) pairs more of this database directly — 9,530 devices against 7,714 for the Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 — because of its radio coverage.

Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) Samsung SmartThings Hub v2
Price (MSRP) $134.99
Ecosystem SmartThings SmartThings
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 No
Ethernet port Yes Yes
Wi-Fi Yes No
Battery backup Yes
Release year 2021 2015

What each hub actually pairs

Frequently asked questions

Which pairs more devices, the Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) or the Samsung SmartThings Hub v2?

The Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings): 9,530 devices in this database pair directly, versus 7,714 for the Samsung SmartThings Hub v2.

Can I run the Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) and Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 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.