Athom · Commercial local hubs
Homey Bridge
Zigbee 3.0 · Bluetooth LE · Wi-Fi · no local API · about $69
cloud requiredcloud required
Protocols
Zigbee 3.0Bluetooth LEWi-Fi
2 W
Idle power
$69
List price
~50000
Devices (est.)
Specifications
| Category | Commercial local hubs |
|---|---|
| Protocols | Zigbee 3.0, Bluetooth LE, Wi-Fi |
| Cloud dependency | cloud required |
| Local API | no local API |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google |
| Open source | closed-source |
| Directly supported devices (est.) | ~50000 |
| Idle power draw | ~2 W |
| Update outlook | actively maintained |
| List price (Amazon.com, Q2/2026) | about $69 |
Best for: Family / casualBest for: Budget under $80
Setup & gotchas
☁️ Despite the on-board radios, the logic runs in the cloud; pick Homey Pro if local execution matters.
Editorial take
Our hands-on read — the specs above are the sourced facts.
Strengths
- + Cheap entry into the Homey app ecosystem with Zigbee, IR and 433 MHz radios
- + Small footprint that is simple to place near devices
Trade-offs
- − Processing happens in Athom cloud, so automations stop if the internet drops
- − Advanced local features are reserved for the Homey Pro
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Homey Bridge require the cloud?
Yes. The Homey Bridge is cloud-required — a vendor account and an internet connection are needed, and routines run through the vendor cloud (no local API).
Which protocols and voice assistants does the Homey Bridge support?
Protocols: Zigbee 3.0, Bluetooth LE, Wi-Fi. Voice: Alexa, Google. It directly supports an estimated 50000 devices/brands.
How much does the Homey Bridge cost and how much power does it use?
List price is about $69 (Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026 — actual prices fluctuate). Idle power draw is roughly 2 W. The hardware and firmware are closed-source.
Source & last checked
- Homey Bridge product page: homey.app/homey-bridge/ ↗
- 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.