Wink · Niche / specialty
Wink Hub 2
Zigbee 3.0 · Z-Wave · Bluetooth LE · Wi-Fi · no local API · about $99
cloud requiredcloud required
Protocols
Zigbee 3.0Z-WaveBluetooth LEWi-Fi
3 W
Idle power
$99
List price
~300
Devices (est.)
Specifications
| Category | Niche / specialty |
|---|---|
| Protocols | Zigbee 3.0, Z-Wave, Bluetooth LE, Wi-Fi |
| Cloud dependency | cloud required |
| Local API | no local API |
| Voice assistants | Alexa |
| Open source | closed-source |
| Directly supported devices (est.) | ~300 |
| Idle power draw | ~3 W |
| Update outlook | EoL risk |
| List price (Amazon.com, Q2/2026) | about $99 |
Best for: Budget under $80
Setup & gotchas
🚨 The platform introduced a mandatory subscription in 2020 and its future is uncertain; treat it as a legacy option, not a fresh purchase.
Editorial take
Our hands-on read — the specs above are the sourced facts.
Strengths
- + Broad multi-protocol radio set spanning Zigbee, Z-Wave, Bluetooth, and Lutron Clear Connect
- + Simple mainstream app and Alexa control
Trade-offs
- − Requires a monthly Wink subscription to keep working
- − Cloud-dependent platform with a troubled history and high abandonment risk
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Wink Hub 2 require the cloud?
Yes. The Wink Hub 2 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 Wink Hub 2 support?
Protocols: Zigbee 3.0, Z-Wave, Bluetooth LE, Wi-Fi. Voice: Alexa. It directly supports an estimated 300 devices/brands.
How much does the Wink Hub 2 cost and how much power does it use?
List price is about $99 (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
- Wink Hub 2 product page: wink.com/products/wink-hub-2/ ↗
- 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.