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