Choose a tool for a specific setup question. Inputs stay in your browser and are not a live hardware test.
Choose a check
Do I need a smart home hub?
Identify which controller or bridge role your device needs, then check your actual model.
Thread border router checker
Check whether your intended Matter-over-Thread setup has a documented border-router path.
Z-Wave region checker
Catch a US/EU radio-region mismatch before you try to pair a device.
Smart switch neutral-wire checklist
Review the wiring and load questions to ask before installing a US smart switch.
HVAC thermostat compatibility checklist
Record the system and wiring facts needed for a manufacturer thermostat compatibility check.
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi setup checklist
Find common network requirements for a Wi-Fi smart-home device without storing your credentials.
What each result can tell you
| Tool | Useful answer | Cannot prove |
|---|---|---|
| Hub needs | Which controller, border router or bridge role to verify | That a specific product pair has been physically tested |
| Thread router | Whether a selected model has a documented border-router role | That your current mesh is online and healthy |
| Z-Wave region | Whether selected US/EU radio regions or hub hardware conflict | That all Z-Wave command classes work |
| Switch wiring | Which model, neutral, load and multiway facts to gather | Electrical safety or code compliance |
| HVAC | Which terminal and power facts a thermostat maker needs | Furnace or heat-pump compatibility |
| 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi | Common local-network setup barriers | Your live SSID, password or router configuration |
Use tools in the right order
Identify the exact model first, including the suffix and hardware generation. Run the checklist that matches your physical or network question. Then use the compatibility checker for a separately documented product-to-platform path. If a result is unknown, follow the official source link instead of assuming that it failed.
All six tools run in the browser. They do not scan your home, read credentials or pair a device. Wiring, HVAC and locks need the manufacturer’s released instructions and, where appropriate, a qualified professional.