Fibaro · Commercial local hubs
Fibaro Home Center 3
Z-Wave · Wi-Fi · REST · about $600
cloud optionalcloud optional
Protocols
Z-WaveWi-Fi
4 W
Idle power
$600
List price
~2000
Devices (est.)
Specifications
| Category | Commercial local hubs |
|---|---|
| Protocols | Z-Wave, Wi-Fi |
| Cloud dependency | cloud optional |
| Local API | REST |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google |
| Open source | closed-source |
| Directly supported devices (est.) | ~2000 |
| Idle power draw | ~4 W |
| Update outlook | actively maintained |
| List price (Amazon.com, Q2/2026) | about $600 |
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Setup & gotchas
📝 Lua block and code scenes make it far more flexible than click-only hubs for those willing to script.
Editorial take
Our hands-on read — the specs above are the sourced facts.
Strengths
- + Z-Wave 700 controller with powerful local Lua scene scripting
- + Well-documented local REST API for advanced integrations
- + Polished app and dashboard experience
Trade-offs
- − Premium price for a primarily Z-Wave-focused hub
- − Deep scene logic assumes some scripting comfort
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Fibaro Home Center 3 require the cloud?
Not for core control. The Fibaro Home Center 3 works locally (REST); the cloud is optional and mainly adds remote access and extra features.
Which protocols and voice assistants does the Fibaro Home Center 3 support?
Protocols: Z-Wave, Wi-Fi. Voice: Alexa, Google. It directly supports an estimated 2000 devices/brands.
How much does the Fibaro Home Center 3 cost and how much power does it use?
List price is about $600 (Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026 — actual prices fluctuate). Idle power draw is roughly 4 W. The hardware and firmware are closed-source.
Source & last checked
- Fibaro official site: fibaro.com/ ↗
- 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.