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Smart Home · Matter / Thread Bridges & Hubs

Do I actually need a Matter or Thread hub?

Reviewer consensus

Matter-over-Wi-Fi devices don't need a hub beyond your existing controller (HomePod, Apple TV, Echo, Nest Hub), but Matter-over-Thread devices need a Thread border router on your network. A dedicated hub like the Aqara M100 adds a Thread border router plus a Matter controller for ecosystems that don't already include one.

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