The 10 Best Matter Hubs and Controllers

Hubs that run Matter devices, many with a Thread border router built in.

We pulled the Matter hubs and controllers selling on Amazon and scored them on rating, review volume, and features: a built-in Thread border router, extra radios like Zigbee or IR, and a screen. Smart speakers that double as controllers are covered on our Thread border router page.

Prices, ratings, and review counts captured from Amazon on 2026-10-04.

Our picks

Best Overall

Aqara

Aqara Hub M3

4.1 (1,682)

Thread border router, Matter controller and bridge, IR blaster, and PoE, with 1,682 reviews.

3.9 (996)

A $29.99 Thread border router and Matter bridge, 500+ bought last month.

3.9 (1,819)

An 8 in. wall panel with Zigbee, Thread, and Matter built in, sold by Amazon.

Hubitat Elevation C-8 Pro

3.8 (376)

Matter, Z-Wave Long Range, and Zigbee, with automations that run on the hub and no subscription.

$194.95

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Side-by-side

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#	Hub	Price	Rating	Reviews	Works with	Thread BR	Other radios	Matter role	Score
1	Aqara Hub M3	$139.99	4.1	1,682		Yes	Aqara Zigbee, IR, Wi-Fi, Ethernet (PoE)	Controller and bridge	86
2	Amazon Echo Hub	$179.99	3.9	1,819		Yes	Zigbee, Bluetooth, Sidewalk, Wi-Fi	Controller	82
3	Aqara Hub M100	$29.99	3.9	996		Yes	Aqara Zigbee, Wi-Fi 6	Controller and bridge	82
4	SwitchBot Hub 3	$99.99	3.9	1,866		No	IR, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Bridge	73
5	Hubitat Elevation C-8 Pro	$194.95	3.8	376		No	Z-Wave 800 LR, Zigbee, Bluetooth	Controller	69
6	Homey Pro (2026)	$449.00	3.6	49		Yes	Z-Wave, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, BLE, IR	Controller	68
7	SONOFF Bridge Max (Bridge-M)	$59.90	4.6	46		No	Zigbee, BTHome	Bridge	68
8	Zemismart M1 Pro	$89.99	4.2	8		Yes	Tuya Zigbee, IR, Ethernet, Wi-Fi	Bridge and border router	67
9	Tapo H110	$29.99	4.1	161		No	IR, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Matter-certified hub	62
10	Aeotec Smart Home Hub 2 (V4)	$129.99	3.9	42		No	Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Ethernet	Controller	62
✕	Tuya Hub M Gateway	$109.99	2.9	6	Smart Life app	Contradicts itself on Zigbee support			AVOID

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The full ranking

Scored out of 100: 45% customer rating, 30% review volume, 25% features.

Best Overall

Aqara

Aqara Smart Home Hub M3 for Advanced Automation, Matter Controller, IR

4.1 1,682 reviews

Score 86/100

$139.99

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500+ bought in past month

The most capable Matter hub here: a Thread border router, IR blaster, and local automations in one box.

Thread border router: Yes
Other radios: Aqara Zigbee, IR, Wi-Fi, Ethernet (PoE)
Matter role: Controller and bridge
Extras: 8 GB encrypted storage, no mic or camera

Pros

Thread border router and Matter controller
360° IR blaster with learning
Ethernet with PoE or dual-band Wi-Fi
1,682 reviews, 500+ bought in the past month

Cons

Zigbee works with Aqara devices only, per the listing
$139.99
4.1 stars

Best for Alexa

Amazon

Amazon Echo Hub (newest model), 8", Redesigned with customizable control and Alexa+, Compatible with thousands of devices

3.9 1,819 reviews

Score 82/100

$179.99

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A wall-mounted Alexa control panel with Zigbee, Thread, and Matter built in.

Thread border router: Yes
Other radios: Zigbee, Bluetooth, Sidewalk, Wi-Fi
Matter role: Controller
Extras: 8 in. wall-mount touchscreen

Pros

8 in. dashboard you can customize
Zigbee, Thread, Matter, and Sidewalk built in
Arms and disarms compatible security systems
Sold by Amazon

Cons

3.9 stars
Alexa only
Some features need Alexa+ or Ring subscriptions

Best Budget

Aqara

Aqara Smart Hub M100 for Home Automation, Matter Controller, Wi-Fi

3.9 996 reviews

Score 82/100

$29.99

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500+ bought in past month

A tiny, cheap Thread border router and Matter bridge that plugs into any USB port.

Thread border router: Yes
Other radios: Aqara Zigbee, Wi-Fi 6
Matter role: Controller and bridge
Extras: USB-A powered

Pros

$29.99
Thread border router
Local automations for Zigbee and Matter devices
500+ bought in the past month

Cons

Aqara Zigbee devices only, not third-party
3.9 stars
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only

SwitchBot

SwitchBot Hub 3 (3rd Gen) Smart Home Command Center: Screen + Physical Dial, IR Remote Hub for TVs/ACS, Temp/Humidity Sensor (±0.2°C), Matter Bridge, Bluetooth 200m, Works on 2.4GHz WiFi

3.9 1,866 reviews

Score 73/100

$99.99

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50+ bought in past month

A SwitchBot hub with a screen and a dial that bridges SwitchBot and IR devices into Matter.

Thread border router: No
Other radios: IR, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
Matter role: Bridge
Extras: Screen, dial, temperature and humidity sensor

Pros

Screen and physical dial
Controls 100,000+ IR appliances
Built-in temperature and humidity sensor

Cons

3.9 stars
Matter bridging is for SwitchBot devices
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only

Best Local Hub

Hubitat

Hubitat Elevation C-8 Pro Smart Home Hub - Z-Wave Zigbee Matter

3.8 376 reviews

Score 69/100

$194.95

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300+ bought in past month

A local-first hub that runs Matter, Z-Wave, and Zigbee with no cloud and no subscription.

Thread border router: No
Other radios: Z-Wave 800 LR, Zigbee, Bluetooth
Matter role: Controller
Extras: No subscription

Pros

Automations run on the hub
Matter 1.5, Z-Wave Long Range, Zigbee, and Bluetooth
No subscription required

Cons

3.8 stars
$194.95
A Thread border router isn't listed

Homey

Homey Pro (2026) | Smart Hub for Home Automation – Features Z-Wave Plus, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, BLE, Infrared, Matter & Thread. Compatible with Siri, Alexa & Google Home.

3.6 49 reviews

Score 68/100

$449.00

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50+ bought in past month

Matter and Thread plus five other radios, for homes that want one hub for everything.

Thread border router: Yes
Other radios: Z-Wave, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, BLE, IR
Matter role: Controller
Extras: Local-first Homey Flow

Pros

Seven radio technologies
Works with Siri, Alexa, and Google
Local-first automations

Cons

$449
3.6 stars from 49 reviews
Overkill if you only need Matter

SONOFF

SONOFF Bridge Max Smart Home Hub (Bridge-M)

4.6 46 reviews

Score 68/100

$59.90

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100+ bought in past month

Bridges Zigbee and BTHome devices into Matter, with a local web console and no cloud.

Thread border router: No
Other radios: Zigbee, BTHome
Matter role: Bridge
Extras: 90 dB alarm, local web console

Pros

Matter bridge for Alexa, Google, and Apple Home
Local web console
4.6 stars

Cons

Only 46 reviews
Bridge only, it can't control other Matter devices
$59.90

Zemismart

Matter Smart Home Hub M1 Pro, Thread Border Router, Zigbee and IR Hub

4.2 8 reviews

Score 67/100

$89.99

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A Tuya Zigbee and IR hub that shares its devices with Apple, Google, Alexa, and SmartThings through Matter.

Thread border router: Yes
Other radios: Tuya Zigbee, IR, Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Matter role: Bridge and border router
Extras: Ethernet required for setup

Pros

Thread border router, Zigbee, and IR
Ethernet or dual-band Wi-Fi
Local scenes keep running offline

Cons

Only 8 reviews
First setup needs Ethernet
Sold by a reseller

Tapo

Tapo Smart IR & IoT Hub w/ Chime, Matter-Certified, H110, Universal Remote

4.1 161 reviews

Score 62/100

$29.99

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400+ bought in past month

A $29.99 Matter-certified IR hub that brings TVs and air conditioners into Alexa, Google, and Siri.

Thread border router: No
Other radios: IR, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
Matter role: Matter-certified hub
Extras: 93 dB alarm, chime

Pros

$29.99, sold by Amazon
IR control for 8,000+ brands
Built-in 93 dB alarm for Tapo sensors
400+ bought in the past month

Cons

Only 161 reviews
No Thread border router
Hub features center on Tapo devices

#10

Aeotec

Aeotec Smart Home Hub2 - V4, Works as a SmartThings Hub, Zigbee, Matter Gateway, Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, WiFi (No Z-Wave)

3.9 42 reviews

Score 62/100

$129.99

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200+ bought in past month

The newer SmartThings hub, with Matter and Zigbee but no Z-Wave.

Thread border router: No
Other radios: Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Matter role: Controller
Extras: No Z-Wave

Pros

SmartThings with Matter and Zigbee
Local automation on the hub
Wi-Fi or Ethernet
$129.99

Cons

No Z-Wave
3.9 stars from 42 reviews
A Thread border router isn't mentioned in the listing

The one to avoid

This hub turns up in the search results but has problems serious enough that we'd keep looking.

✕ Avoid

Tuya

Tuya Zigbee Smart Home Hub M Gateway,Matter Controller,Thread Router

2.9 6 reviews · $109.99

At $109.99 it costs more than the Aqara M3, and its listing can't decide whether it supports third-party Zigbee devices.

Why we'd skip it

One bullet says it supports Tuya Zigbee devices only, "not third-party Zigbee devices." Another says it supports "three-party standard zigbee."
It claims CSA certification but gives no certificate or product ID.
Its uplink connects to the cloud, per the listing; only some automations run locally.
It has 2.9 stars, the lowest rating of any hub we looked at for this page.

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Buyer's guide

USB stick or full hub?

A USB stick (or network coordinator) is just a radio. It needs software running on something else, usually Home Assistant on a mini PC or a Home Assistant Green. A full hub has the radio and the automation software in one box, so it works out of the box but you're tied to its app.

Can I move my devices to a new hub later?

Usually not without re-pairing each device. Z-Wave controllers can sometimes back up and restore their network, and some Zigbee coordinators can be migrated in Home Assistant, but plan on re-pairing if you switch brands.

Where should the hub go?

Somewhere central and out in the open, not in a metal cabinet or right next to the router. For USB sticks, use a short USB extension cable to move the stick away from the computer, since USB 3 ports put out interference that hurts 2.4 GHz radios.

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Hubs and controllers on other protocols

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