{"title":"Hubs \u0026 Controllers","description":"\n      \u003cp\u003eHubs and controllers are the part of a smart home that many product listings hide, but they decide what your sensors, switches and plugs can actually do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis collection helps shoppers searching for \u003cstrong\u003esmart home hub UK\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eZigbee hub\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTuya hub\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHome Assistant coordinator\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eZigbee2MQTT controller\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHonest note:\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the hub around the ecosystem you want to use, not just the cheapest device on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003c!-- sensorshop-home-assistant-pi-guide-link --\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding around Home Assistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/low-cost-home-assistant-raspberry-pi-guide\"\u003elow-cost Home Assistant Raspberry Pi guide\u003c\/a\u003e before choosing hubs, Zigbee sensors, smart plugs or presence sensors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n\u003c!-- \/sensorshop-home-assistant-pi-guide-link --\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sonoff-zigbee-3-0-usb-dongle-plus-zigbee-coordinator-for-home-assistant-zigbee2mqtt","title":"SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"compatibility-biscuits\" aria-label=\"Compatibility summary\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"compatibility-biscuit\"\u003eZigbee\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"compatibility-biscuit\"\u003eHome Assistant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"compatibility-biscuit\"\u003eZigbee2MQTT\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"compatibility-biscuit\"\u003eUSB Coordinator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SONOFF USB Dongle Plus is the straightforward coordinator choice for shoppers who want a local Zigbee network without buying a separate bridge. It is the clean budget path into Home Assistant, ZHA, and Zigbee2MQTT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest for Raspberry Pi, mini PC, and NAS-based Home Assistant installs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActs as the coordinator that Zigbee sensors, switches, plugs, and buttons connect to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA better fit than a WiFi bridge when you want local control and broader device support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood first coordinator for people building a Zigbee setup room by room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sensorshop-compare-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sensorshop-compare-box__title\"\u003eChoose the right Zigbee starting point\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sensorshop-compare-box__intro\"\u003eThe dongle is the simplest local coordinator option. If you need Ethernet placement, in-wall control, or a first device to add after the coordinator, these are the sensible comparisons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/slzb-06-zigbee-ethernet-coordinator-poe-powered-home-assistant-ready\"\u003eSLZB-06\u003c\/a\u003e is the step-up pick when you want Ethernet and PoE instead of a USB coordinator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonoff-zbminir2-zigbee-smart-switch-module\"\u003eSONOFF ZBMINIR2\u003c\/a\u003e is for wiring a real light circuit, not for coordinating the Zigbee network itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tuya-zigbee-smart-knob-scene-switch\"\u003eTuya Zigbee Smart Knob Scene Switch\u003c\/a\u003e is a useful first control device once the coordinator is in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose this when your real need is a Zigbee coordinator. If you only want one smart plug or one WiFi device, this is probably more setup than you need.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SONOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278698029438,"sku":"ZBDONGLE-P","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/9446\/1822\/files\/ZBDONGLE-P.jpg?v=1776549242"},{"product_id":"slzb-06-zigbee-ethernet-coordinator-poe-powered-home-assistant-ready","title":"SLZB-06 Zigbee Ethernet Coordinator with PoE","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sensorshop-compare-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sensorshop-compare-box__title\"\u003eChoose the right coordinator for your setup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sensorshop-compare-box__intro\"\u003eSLZB-06 is the premium option for network-based Zigbee installs. If you want a cheaper path, we have lighter alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonoff-zigbee-3-0-usb-dongle-plus-zigbee-coordinator-for-home-assistant-zigbee2mqtt\"\u003eSONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus\u003c\/a\u003e is the budget local coordinator for Home Assistant and Zigbee2MQTT setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonoff-zigbee-bridge-pro-wifi-zigbee-hub-with-local-api-for-home-assistant\"\u003eSONOFF Zigbee Bridge Pro\u003c\/a\u003e is the simpler hub choice for shoppers who want Zigbee without a full coordinator install.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hubs-controllers\"\u003eBrowse all hubs and controllers\u003c\/a\u003e if you are still deciding between bridge, gateway, dongle, and Ethernet coordinator options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compatibility-biscuits\" aria-label=\"Compatibility summary\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"compatibility-biscuit\"\u003eZigbee\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"compatibility-biscuit\"\u003eHome Assistant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"compatibility-biscuit\"\u003eZigbee2MQTT\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"compatibility-biscuit\"\u003eEthernet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"compatibility-biscuit\"\u003ePoE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA network-connected Zigbee coordinator for Home Assistant users who want the coordinator away from the server or Raspberry Pi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects over Ethernet, with PoE support for a tidy single-cable installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA strong choice for Zigbee2MQTT, ZHA, and dedicated local smart home networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal antenna helps with placement and Zigbee coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful when USB coordinators are awkward, unreliable, or too close to noisy hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited to users who are comfortable configuring Home Assistant or Zigbee2MQTT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- sensorshop-seo-guide-start --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuide:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you are still choosing the right backbone, read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-zigbee-coordinator-home-assistant-uk\"\u003eBest Zigbee Coordinator for Home Assistant in the UK\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- sensorshop-seo-guide-end --\u003e","brand":"SMLIGHT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278698127742,"sku":"SLZB-06","price":69.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/9446\/1822\/files\/SLZB-06.jpg?v=1776549318"},{"product_id":"tuya-zigbee-3-0-smart-gateway-hub-smart-home-bridge-smart-life-app","title":"Tuya Zigbee 3.0 Smart Gateway Hub for Smart Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"compatibility-biscuits\" aria-label=\"Compatibility summary\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"compatibility-biscuit\"\u003eZigbee\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"compatibility-biscuit\"\u003eWiFi\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"compatibility-biscuit\"\u003eBLE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"compatibility-biscuit\"\u003eTuya\/Smart Life\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"compatibility-biscuit\"\u003eAlexa\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"compatibility-biscuit\"\u003eGoogle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"compatibility-biscuit\"\u003eHub Required\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuya ZigBee 3.0 Smart Gateway Hub Smart Home Bridge Smart Life App is prepared for UK smart home shoppers with the useful details kept up front: protocol, ecosystem, installation fit, and source availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear fit for hubs \u0026amp; 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If you want everything on Zigbee, this is the one exception worth making: there is no widely-supported Zigbee IR blaster at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meshwise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57359147204990,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/9446\/1822\/files\/15899407843710_img1.jpg?v=1777800312"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/9446\/1822\/collections\/hubs-controllers-curated_f37b0d4b-3a37-4212-b26e-96c6c750d459.jpg?v=1777017486","url":"https:\/\/www.meshwise.co.uk\/collections\/hubs-controllers.oembed","provider":"Meshwise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}