Google Nest Hub Max vs SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub
These hubs anchor different ecosystems: the Google Nest Hub Max runs Google Home, the SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub runs eWeLink. The SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub pairs more of this database directly — 5,405 devices against 1,824 for the Google Nest Hub Max — because of its radio coverage. Radio hardware differs: only the SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub has a Zigbee radio. The SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub runs automations locally without a cloud dependency; the other relies on cloud processing.
| Google Nest Hub Max | SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | — | $89.90 |
| Ecosystem | Google Home | eWeLink |
| Matter controller | Yes | No |
| Thread border router | No | No |
| Zigbee radio | none | built-in |
| Z-Wave radio | none | none |
| 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 | 2019 | 2023 |
What each hub actually pairs
- Devices that work with the Google Nest Hub Max — 1,824 direct, 5,397 via bridge/add-on
- Devices that work with the SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub — 5,405 direct, 0 via bridge/add-on
Frequently asked questions
Which pairs more devices, the Google Nest Hub Max or the SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub?
The SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub: 5,405 devices in this database pair directly, versus 1,824 for the Google Nest Hub Max.
Can I run the Google Nest Hub Max and SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub 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.