Sengled · Mainstream cloud hubs
Sengled Smart Hub
Zigbee 3.0 · no local API · about $30
cloud requiredcloud required
Protocols
Zigbee 3.0
1.5 W
Idle power
$30
List price
~64
Devices (est.)
Specifications
| Category | Mainstream cloud hubs |
|---|---|
| Protocols | Zigbee 3.0 |
| Cloud dependency | cloud required |
| Local API | no local API |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google, Siri (HomeKit) |
| Open source | closed-source |
| Directly supported devices (est.) | ~64 |
| Idle power draw | ~1.5 W |
| Update outlook | long-term support 5y+ |
| List price (Amazon.com, Q2/2026) | about $30 |
Best for: Budget under $80Best for: Family / casual
Setup & gotchas
🔌 It connects by Ethernet, not Wi-Fi, so plan a spare router port before buying.
Editorial take
Our hands-on read — the specs above are the sourced facts.
Strengths
- + Runs up to 64 Sengled Zigbee bulbs and accessories
- + Works with Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Apple Home
- + Wired Ethernet connection for reliable uptime
Trade-offs
- − Built around the Sengled ecosystem
- − Cloud-required for control and voice
- − Needs a free Ethernet port on the router
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Sengled Smart Hub require the cloud?
Yes. The Sengled Smart Hub 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 Sengled Smart Hub support?
Protocols: Zigbee 3.0. Voice: Alexa, Google, Siri (HomeKit). It directly supports an estimated 64 devices/brands.
How much does the Sengled Smart Hub cost and how much power does it use?
List price is about $30 (Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026 — actual prices fluctuate). Idle power draw is roughly 1.5 W. The hardware and firmware are closed-source.
Source & last checked
- Sengled Smart Hub product page: us.sengled.com/products/zigbee-smart-hub ↗
- 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.