Third Reality · Niche / specialty
Third Reality Smart Hub Gen2 Plus
Zigbee 3.0 · Matter · Wi-Fi · no local API · about $30
cloud requiredcloud required
Protocols
Zigbee 3.0MatterWi-Fi
1 W
Idle power
$30
List price
~100
Devices (est.)
Specifications
| Category | Niche / specialty |
|---|---|
| Protocols | Zigbee 3.0, Matter, Wi-Fi |
| Cloud dependency | cloud required |
| Local API | no local API |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google |
| Open source | closed-source |
| Directly supported devices (est.) | ~100 |
| Idle power draw | ~1 W |
| Update outlook | actively maintained |
| List price (Amazon.com, Q2/2026) | about $30 |
Best for: Budget under $80Best for: Matter / future-proof
Setup & gotchas
💵 One of the cheapest ways to start a Zigbee network, but expect the tightest results when paired with Third Reality's own sensors and plugs.
Editorial take
Our hands-on read — the specs above are the sourced facts.
Strengths
- + Low-cost Zigbee 3.0 gateway with Matter support
- + USB-A powered and compact; anchors the Third Reality accessory line
- + Works with Alexa and Google Assistant
Trade-offs
- − Best suited to Third Reality's own Zigbee devices; broader support is thinner
- − Cloud account required; no documented local API
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Third Reality Smart Hub Gen2 Plus require the cloud?
Yes. The Third Reality Smart Hub Gen2 Plus 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 Third Reality Smart Hub Gen2 Plus support?
Protocols: Zigbee 3.0, Matter, Wi-Fi. Voice: Alexa, Google. It directly supports an estimated 100 devices/brands.
How much does the Third Reality Smart Hub Gen2 Plus 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 W. The hardware and firmware are closed-source.
Source & last checked
- Third Reality Smart Hub Gen2 Plus product page: thirdreality.com/product/smart-hub-gen2-plus/ ↗
- 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.