The long-awaited Aeotec Smart Home Hub 2 (V4) has arrived. Built for the future of the smart home, it brings modern standards like Matter, Thread, and Zigbee 3.0 to the centre of your setup.
But this isn’t a replacement for everyone — instead, it sits alongside the existing Aeotec Smart Home Hub (V3), giving customers two excellent options depending on their needs.
In this article, we’ll show you what’s new, how it compares to the Hub V3, and help you decide which one is right for your home.
Aeotec Hub 2 at a Glance
The Hub 2 is designed for those looking to build a modern, Matter-first system.
Highlights include:
- Matter support – control thousands of devices from 270+ brands.
- Zigbee 3.0 – direct connection for up to 150 Zigbee devices.
- Thread border router built-in – no extra hardware required.
- Wi-Fi & Ethernet connectivity – flexible for any home network.
- Local processing – faster, more reliable automations.
- Compact size – 95 × 95 × 25 mm.
It’s fast, future-proof, and ideal if you’re starting fresh or want to lean fully into Matter, Zigbee and Thread.
| Feature | Aeotec Hub 2 (V4) | Aeotec Hub V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | ✅ Yes (built-in) | ✅ Yes (via firmware update) |
| Thread | ✅ Yes (border router built-in) | ✅ Yes (via firmware update) |
| Zigbee 3.0 | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Z-Wave | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (Z-Wave Plus) |
| Local Processing | ✅ Yes (512 MB RAM) | ✅ Yes (256 MB RAM) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi & Ethernet | Wi-Fi & Ethernet |
| Backup/Restore | ✅ Yes (Hub Replace & Backup) | ✅ Yes (Hub Replace & Backup) |
Both Hubs Have Their Place
Choose Hub 2 if you’re building a new smart home and want a platform built around Matter, Zigbee and Thread.
Choose Hub V3 if you already have Z-Wave devices you want to keep using, or if you’re not ready to rebuild your system from scratch.
Think of it not as one replacing the other, but as two strong choices designed for different types of customers.
Migration Note
SmartThings now supports Hub Replace & Backup, meaning you can migrate devices and automations between hubs without starting completely from scratch. This makes moving from Hub V3 to Hub 2 far smoother than before.
