SMLIGHT SLZB-06 (Zigbee PoE coordinator) vs SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub
These hubs anchor different ecosystems: the SMLIGHT SLZB-06 (Zigbee PoE coordinator) runs Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA (DIY), the SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub runs eWeLink.
| SMLIGHT SLZB-06 (Zigbee PoE coordinator) | SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | — | $89.90 |
| Ecosystem | Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA (DIY) | eWeLink |
| Matter controller | No | No |
| Thread border router | No | No |
| Zigbee radio | built-in | built-in |
| Z-Wave radio | none | none |
| Bridges its devices into Matter | No | No |
| Local (no-cloud) control | Yes | Yes |
| Subscription required for core features | No | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
What each hub actually pairs
- Devices that work with the SMLIGHT SLZB-06 (Zigbee PoE coordinator) — 5,405 direct, 0 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 SMLIGHT SLZB-06 (Zigbee PoE coordinator) or the SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub?
They tie in this database: both pair 5,405 devices directly.
Can I run the SMLIGHT SLZB-06 (Zigbee PoE coordinator) 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.