Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) vs Bosch Smart Home Controller II
These hubs anchor different ecosystems: the Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) runs Apple Home, the Bosch Smart Home Controller II runs Bosch Smart Home. The Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) pairs more of this database directly — 1,824 devices against 21 for the Bosch Smart Home Controller II — because of its radio coverage. Radio hardware differs: only the Bosch Smart Home Controller II has a Zigbee radio; only the Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) is a Thread border router.
| Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) | Bosch Smart Home Controller II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | $199 | — |
| Ecosystem | Apple Home | Bosch Smart Home |
| Matter controller | Yes | No |
| Thread border router | Yes | No |
| Zigbee radio | none | built-in (same brand only) |
| Z-Wave radio | none | none |
| Bridges its devices into Matter | No | Yes |
| Local (no-cloud) control | Yes | Yes |
| Subscription required for core features | No | No |
| Built-in voice assistant | Siri | — |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Natively paired brands | — | Bosch |
| Release year | 2022 | 2022 |
What each hub actually pairs
- Devices that work with the Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) — 1,824 direct, 5,397 via bridge/add-on
- Devices that work with the Bosch Smart Home Controller II — 21 direct, 0 via bridge/add-on
Frequently asked questions
Which pairs more devices, the Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) or the Bosch Smart Home Controller II?
The Apple TV 4K (3rd generation): 1,824 devices in this database pair directly, versus 21 for the Bosch Smart Home Controller II.
Can I run the Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) and Bosch Smart Home Controller II 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.