Which home automation hub offers the best value for money under $300?
This page compares 2 home automation hubs with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Hubitat Hubitat Elevation Model C-8 Pro UK / IRL Version, Aeotec Aeotec Smart Home Hub. Prices range from £111 to £137. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Hubitat Hubitat Elevation Model C-8 Pro UK / IRL Version
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£136.61 ≈ | Matter 1.5, Zigbee 3.0, Z-Wave, Bluetooth, Ring, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa and LAN devices | ✓ | — | — | — | — | Hubitat Mobile app for iOS and Android |
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The Hubitat C-8 Pro UK / IRL Version is a locally processing smart home hub with Zigbee 3.0, Z-Wave 800, Matter, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity. It supports more than 1,000 devices across over 100 brands and suits users wanting a powerful, flexible hub with no required subscription. ★ Ideal forIt offers strong value under 300 because it costs 184.95 USD and supports more than 1,000 devices, multiple smart home standards, local automation, and free iOS and Android apps. |
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Aeotec Aeotec Smart Home Hub
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£110.79 ≈ | Thousands of devices from hundreds of brands | ✓ | — | — | — | — | SmartThings app for Android and iOS |
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The Aeotec Smart Home Hub supports Z-Wave Plus, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Thread, Matter and Ethernet, making it suitable for homes with devices from multiple ecosystems. It works with the SmartThings app and supports up to 100 Zigbee and 100 Z-Wave devices, making it a strong choice for broad home automation setups. ★ Ideal forIt offers strong value under 300 with support for multiple protocols, up to 200 connected devices, and SmartThings app control for Android and iOS.
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