Homey Pro (2026) Review
The Homey Pro remains the most powerful multi-protocol smart home hub you can buy in 2026. With significantly more RAM than previous generations, excellent local automations, and outstanding device support, it continues to be the top choice for users who want maximum flexibility without running Home Assistant.
Key Specs
- Protocols Zigbee, Z-Wave, Matter, Thread, Infrared, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Matter Controller Yes
- Thread Border Router Yes
- RAM Significantly increased vs previous generation
- Local Automations Excellent
- Design Premium compact black hub
What We Like & What Could Be Better
✓ Pros
- Best multi-protocol support available
- Powerful local automations
- Excellent app and flow editor
- Strong Matter + Thread implementation
- Very future-proof
- Great for complex homes
– Cons
- Premium price
- Steeper learning curve than simpler hubs
- Overkill for basic setups
Who It’s For
The Homey Pro (2026) is ideal if you:
- Want the most flexible multi-protocol hub on the market
- Need advanced local automations
- Have devices from many different brands
- Prefer a polished experience over pure open-source (Home Assistant)
It’s less suitable if you only need a simple hub for one ecosystem or if you’re on a tight budget.
Verdict
The Homey Pro (2026) is the strongest overall multi-protocol hub available right now. It combines outstanding hardware, excellent software, and broad device support into one premium package.
Buy if: You want maximum power and flexibility without managing Home Assistant.
Skip if: You only need a basic hub or prefer a fully open-source solution.