Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) vs Homey Pro (Early 2023)
These hubs anchor different ecosystems: the Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) runs Google Home, the Homey Pro (Early 2023) runs Homey. The Homey Pro (Early 2023) pairs more of this database directly — 9,530 devices against 1,824 for the Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) — because of its radio coverage. Radio hardware differs: only the Homey Pro (Early 2023) has a Zigbee radio; only the Homey Pro (Early 2023) has Z-Wave. The Homey Pro (Early 2023) runs automations locally without a cloud dependency; the other relies on cloud processing.
| Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) | Homey Pro (Early 2023) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | $99.99 | $449 |
| Ecosystem | Google Home | Homey |
| Matter controller | Yes | Yes |
| Thread border router | Yes | Yes |
| Zigbee radio | none | built-in |
| Z-Wave radio | none | built-in |
| Bridges its devices into Matter | No | No |
| Local (no-cloud) control | No | Yes |
| Subscription required for core features | No | No |
| Built-in voice assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Ethernet port | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2021 | 2023 |
What each hub actually pairs
- Devices that work with the Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) — 1,824 direct, 5,397 via bridge/add-on
- Devices that work with the Homey Pro (Early 2023) — 9,530 direct, 0 via bridge/add-on
Frequently asked questions
Which pairs more devices, the Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) or the Homey Pro (Early 2023)?
The Homey Pro (Early 2023): 9,530 devices in this database pair directly, versus 1,824 for the Google Nest Hub (2nd generation).
Can I run the Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) and Homey Pro (Early 2023) 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.