Hubs integration
Home Assistant YellowvsHOOBS 4 (HomeBridge Box)
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
Home Assistant Yellow
5/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pickHOOBS 4 (HomeBridge Box)
1/5
ecosystems (native)
| Ecosystem | Home Assistant Yellow | HOOBS 4 (HomeBridge Box) |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Amazon Alexa | ✓ Native support | ✕ No |
| Google Home | ✓ Native support | ✕ No |
| Samsung SmartThings | ✓ Native support | ✕ No |
| Matter | ✓ Matter | ✕ No |
Which should you buy?
Home Assistant Yellow supports more ecosystems natively. If you want the fewest workarounds, it's the stronger pick.
Home Assistant Yellow works natively with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, and Matter, where HOOBS 4 (HomeBridge Box) requires a workaround or has no support.
Home Assistant Yellow supports Matter/Thread, making it compatible with all major ecosystems without a bridge — a meaningful advantage for long-term smart home flexibility.
Home Assistant Yellow
Legend
✓ Native supportWorks out of the box✓ MatterSupported via Matter standard⚠ Workaround requiredPossible with a bridge/hub✕ NoNot supported