Fibaro · Commercial local hubs
Fibaro Home Center 3 Lite
Z-Wave · Wi-Fi · REST · about $400
cloud optionalcloud optional
Protocols
Z-WaveWi-Fi
3 W
Idle power
$400
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 | ~3 W |
| Update outlook | long-term support 5y+ |
| List price (Amazon.com, Q2/2026) | about $400 |
Best for: Tech enthusiast / tinkererBest for: Privacy-first
Setup & gotchas
📉 Same platform as the HC3 with reduced headroom; fine for medium homes, not sprawling device counts.
Editorial take
Our hands-on read — the specs above are the sourced facts.
Strengths
- + Cheaper Z-Wave controller that shares the Home Center 3 software and API
- + Local Lua scenes for flexible automation
Trade-offs
- − Lower hardware ceiling than the full Home Center 3 for very large homes
- − Still a premium price versus mass-market hubs
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Fibaro Home Center 3 Lite require the cloud?
Not for core control. The Fibaro Home Center 3 Lite 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 Lite 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 Lite cost and how much power does it use?
List price is about $400 (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
- 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.