Bosch · Commercial local hubs
Smart Home Controller II
Zigbee 3.0 · Matter · REST · about $180
cloud optionalcloud optional
Protocols
Zigbee 3.0Matter
3 W
Idle power
$180
List price
~100
Devices (est.)
Specifications
| Category | Commercial local hubs |
|---|---|
| Protocols | Zigbee 3.0, Matter |
| Cloud dependency | cloud optional |
| Local API | REST |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google |
| Open source | closed-source |
| Directly supported devices (est.) | ~100 |
| Idle power draw | ~3 W |
| Update outlook | actively maintained |
| List price (Amazon.com, Q2/2026) | about $180 |
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Setup & gotchas
🇪🇺 Strong in Europe but hard to source in the US, so check regional device compatibility before committing.
Editorial take
Our hands-on read — the specs above are the sourced facts.
Strengths
- + Stores data locally by default with cloud kept optional
- + Documented local REST API for integrations
- + Prepared for the Matter standard via software update
Trade-offs
- − US availability is limited - primarily a European product
- − Pricier than mainstream cloud hubs
- − Best with Bosch and partner devices
Related hubs
Frequently asked questions
Does the Smart Home Controller II require the cloud?
Not for core control. The Smart Home Controller II works locally (REST); the cloud is optional and mainly adds remote access and extra features.
Which protocols and voice assistants does the Smart Home Controller II support?
Protocols: Zigbee 3.0, Matter. Voice: Alexa, Google. It directly supports an estimated 100 devices/brands.
How much does the Smart Home Controller II cost and how much power does it use?
List price is about $180 (Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026 — actual prices fluctuate). Idle power draw is roughly 3 W. The hardware and firmware are closed-source.
Source & last checked
- Bosch Smart Home Controller II page: bosch-smarthome.com/uk/en/products/smart-system-solutions/smart-home-controller/ ↗
- Sources last checked: 2026-07-20 · Prices: Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026
- Idle-power and device-count figures are vendor-claimed or community-measured estimates. Prices fluctuate. Details without warranty — check the current manufacturer spec sheet before buying.