Hubs centralize control across protocols. Matter + Thread is the emerging cross-brand standard. Key decision: ecosystem lock-in (Amazon/Google/Apple) vs open standard (Home Assistant). Check Zigbee, Z-Wave, and Thread support.
Updated Apr 5, 2026
Hubs centralize control across protocols. Matter + Thread is the emerging cross-brand standard. Key decision: ecosystem lock-in (Amazon/Google/Apple) vs open standard (Home Assistant). Check Zigbee, Z-Wave, and Thread support.
Hardware lasts 5-10 years. Software support is the real constraint — proprietary hubs lose cloud support after 3-7 years. Open-source platforms have indefinite software life.
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