Homey Bridge vs Samsung SmartThings Hub v2
These hubs anchor different ecosystems: the Homey Bridge runs Homey, the Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 runs SmartThings. Only the Homey Bridge puts core features behind a subscription.
| Homey Bridge | Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | $69 | — |
| Ecosystem | Homey | SmartThings |
| Matter controller | No | No |
| Thread border router | No | No |
| Zigbee radio | built-in | built-in |
| Z-Wave radio | built-in | built-in |
| Bridges its devices into Matter | No | No |
| Local (no-cloud) control | No | No |
| Subscription required for core features | Yes | No |
| Ethernet port | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Battery backup | — | Yes |
| Release year | 2022 | 2015 |
What each hub actually pairs
- Devices that work with the Homey Bridge — 7,714 direct, 0 via bridge/add-on
- Devices that work with the Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 — 7,714 direct, 0 via bridge/add-on
Frequently asked questions
Which pairs more devices, the Homey Bridge or the Samsung SmartThings Hub v2?
They tie in this database: both pair 7,714 devices directly.
Can I run the Homey Bridge and Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 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.