The Best ZigBee Products

When you purchase a smart device, it usually comes with a dedicated app from the manufacturer. But if you have too many smart devices connected to your smart home, it would be a mess to control each of the devices using different apps! 

This is where ZigBee controllers become handy. With a controller, you can simply make all your smart devices work in one app. 

Here, we have gathered a list of the best ZigBee controllers that might suit your needs:

The Philips Hue Smart Hub is the best option if you have multiple Philips Hue products to control, such as the Philips Hue Lights. This ZigBee controller also works well with SmartThings, LogiTech, Nest, Yale, and many others. If you prefer to have control via voice command, you can also use it with Alexa, Google Home Assistant, and Apple HomeKit.

Are you a fan of using different Philips Hue Lighting Scenes? You can also activate this feature using the Amazon Echo. You can even assign names to your lights through the Philips app and use the same for voice control via the Amazon Echo. Or set motion sensors to turn your lights on or off, or change the light colors based on your mood or activities at home.

If you’re an advanced user looking for a unique smart home experience, then the Hubitat Elevation is the best fit for you. The ZigBee-compatible hub allows you to have deep control and customizations without being limited to proprietary devices. The hub also supports a wide range of smart devices with different protocols and platforms.

Setting the hub for the first time can be a little intimidating for novice users. When adding devices, you will be taken to an empty table where you need to add packages and functionalities (like a Linux environment, making you feel like working on the system’s backend).

The app also comes with three tabs – the dashboard, GeoFence status, and the app settings. This is where you can start customizing your system by adding rules and other functionalities you want to fit with your preferences.

Some of the devices that work well with Hubitat include Amazon, Google Assistant, Philips, Schlage, Iris, Ecobee, Lutron, Yale, and many others. It also supports Z-Wave and IFTTT.

When you have several smart home devices connected in your home automation system, the best option to keep everything controlled and organized is to centralize it. With SmartThings, making everything connected is very easy and convenient.

SmartThings is a mature hub for those that want to talk to Zigbee and Z-Wave devices but don’t want to tinker much with configuration.  It allows custom apps and has a robust developer network but is also easy to learn for novices. Check out our hands-on SmartThings review here.

Aside from being compatible with ZigBee devices, the hub also comes with three ports for the power adapter, USB port, and wired Ethernet connection. The SmartThings hub also works well with Z-Wave devices. So if you want to get the best of both worlds, rest assured that SmartThings will work fine with any popular devices you have at home.

Other devices you can control with SmartThings hub include Arlo Cameras, Philips Hue, Lutron Caseta, Schlage smart locks, Ring doorbells, Ecobee thermostats, and many others. Adding new devices to your hub is also straightforward. Simply scan the QR code of the device via the SmartThings app and that’s it. You can also search for the device in the product list found on the app and add it manually.

If you’re looking for a smart hub that’s affordable and easy to set-up, then you might want to consider the Insteon Central Controller Hub. What makes it great compared to other popular hubs is its dual-band technology so that all of your smart devices can communicate smoothly without any interruptions.

To set up the hub, simply download the app, follow the steps to finish the set-up, and start adding the devices. Since it supports a wide range of devices, it is easy to add more devices to your Insteon hub without compatibility issues. It can also be controlled via voice command using the Amazon Echo.

Insteon also works well with iOS, Windows, and Android devices. You can also add brands such as LogiTech, Sonos, Apple HomeKit, Stringify, Nest, and many others without any problem. If you own smart devices like cameras, thermostats, alarm sensors, smart bulbs, switches, and other accessories, you can easily integrate them with Insteon and add routines according to your preferences. You can even connect your smart home with Tesla if you have one!

The Wink Hub 2 is another smart hub we would highly recommend because of its impressive features that comes at an affordable price. It is not only a ZigBee-compatible smart hub but also a controller with Ethernet and dual-band technology support. We did a detailed hands-on review of the Wink hub and really liked it.

This elegant and stylish-looking smart hub controller comes with a user-friendly app. Any novice in home automation would love not only its features but also its straightforward installation. It also supports Z-Wave, Lutron, Kiddie, IFTTT, and Clear Connect. And if you’re a fan of voice commands, then you can also use it with Amazon Alexa.

Setting it up requires you to download the app through your Android or iPhone. You can install the hub through a wired connection (which is highly recommended) or wirelessly and follow the easy steps for configuration. You can relocate it anywhere in your house as long as you can connect it to a 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi router.

Once you have everything set-up, you can simply add your devices from garage openers, cameras, thermostats, and even water-leak sensors. No need to worry about compatibility issues since Wink Hub 2 supports up to 66 products from different brands such as Arlo, Philips, Yale, Ring, Ecobee, and Honeywell to name a few.