Hubs integration
Home Assistant YellowvsSamsung SmartThings Hub v3
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
Home Assistant Yellow
5/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pickSamsung SmartThings Hub v3
3/5
ecosystems (native)
| Ecosystem | Home Assistant Yellow | Samsung SmartThings Hub v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | ✓ Native support | ⚠ Workaround required |
| Amazon Alexa | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Google Home | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Samsung SmartThings | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| 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 Apple HomeKit and Matter, where Samsung SmartThings Hub v3 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