The word “hub” hides several distinct jobs. Match the radio and controller role to your exact device.
The four roles to separate
| Role | What it does | What it does not prove |
|---|---|---|
| Matter controller | Commissions and controls supported Matter endpoints | Does not imply a Thread radio |
| Thread border router | Connects a Thread mesh to the IP network | Does not alone establish a platform controller |
| Zigbee/Z-Wave hub | Pairs native devices on those radios | Regional Z-Wave frequency and hub generation matter |
| Matter bridge | Exports selected non-Matter children as Matter endpoints | Not every child feature is exported |
Documented controllers and bridges
Google Home
Google Nest · Controller
Google Home Mini
Google Nest · Controller
Nest Mini
Google Nest · Controller
Nest Audio
Google Nest · Controller
Nest Hub (1st gen)
Google Nest · Controller
Nest Hub (2nd gen)
Google Nest · Controller
Nest Hub Max
Google Nest · Controller
Nest Wifi Pro
Google Nest · Controller
Google TV Streamer (4K)
Google Nest · Controller
Google Home Speaker (2026)
Google Nest · Controller
Echo (4th gen)
Amazon · Controller
Echo Dot (5th gen)
Amazon · Controller
Echo Dot Max (2025)
Amazon · Controller
Echo Hub
Amazon · Controller
Echo Plus (2nd gen)
Amazon · Controller
Echo Pop
Amazon · Controller
Echo Show 21
Amazon · Controller
Echo Show 15 (2nd gen)
Amazon · Controller
Echo Show 11 (2025)
Amazon · Controller
Echo Show 10 (3rd gen)
Amazon · Controller
Echo Show 8 (3rd gen)
Amazon · Controller
Echo Studio (2025)
Amazon · Controller
Echo Spot (2024)
Amazon · Controller
eero 6
Amazon eero · Router
eero Pro 6
Amazon eero · Router
eero Pro 6E
Amazon eero · Router
eero 7
Amazon eero · Router
eero Max 7
Amazon eero · Router
eero Pro 7
Amazon eero · Router
eero Outdoor 7
Amazon eero · Router
eero PoE 6
Amazon eero · Router
eero 6+
Amazon eero · Router
HomePod mini
Apple · Controller
HomePod (2nd gen)
Apple · Controller
Apple TV 4K (2nd gen)
Apple · Controller
Apple TV 4K (3rd gen, Wi-Fi + Ethernet)
Apple · Controller
HomePod mini 2 (2026)
Apple · Controller
Apple TV 4K (4th gen, 2026)
Apple · Controller
HomeView (2026 tabletop)
Apple · Controller
HomeView (2026 wall-mounted)
Apple · Controller
Aeotec Smart Home Hub
Aeotec · Controller
Aeotec Smart Home Hub 2
Aeotec · Controller
Hub M3
Aqara · Controller
Hub M100
Aqara · Controller
Tapo H100
TP-Link Tapo · Bridge
Tapo H110
TP-Link Tapo · Bridge
Hub Mini
SwitchBot · Bridge
Hub 2
SwitchBot · Bridge
Hub Mini Matter Enabled
SwitchBot · Bridge
Hub 3
SwitchBot · Bridge
Hue Bridge v2
Philips Hue · Bridge
Hue Bridge Pro
Philips Hue · Bridge
DIRIGERA
IKEA · Hub
Connect ZBT-1
Home Assistant · Usb Radio
Connect ZBT-2
Home Assistant · Usb Radio
Homey Pro (2026)
Homey · Controller
Homey Pro (Early 2023)
Homey · Controller
Homey Pro (Early 2019)
Homey · Controller
Homey Pro mini (2025)
Homey · Controller
Apple TV 4K (3rd gen, Wi-Fi 64GB)
Apple · Controller
SmartThings Station
Samsung SmartThings · Controller
Shapes
Nanoleaf · Lighting Controller
Lines
Nanoleaf · Lighting Controller
Elements
Nanoleaf · Lighting Controller
Lutron Caséta Smart Hub L-BDG2-WH
Lutron · Hub
TP-Link Deco BE63
TP-Link Deco · Router