Hubs integration
HOOBS 4 (HomeBridge Box)vsWink Hub 2
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
HOOBS 4 (HomeBridge Box)
1/5
ecosystems (native)
Wink Hub 2
2/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pick| Ecosystem | HOOBS 4 (HomeBridge Box) | Wink Hub 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | ✓ Native support | ⚠ Workaround required |
| Amazon Alexa | ✕ No | ✓ Native support |
| Google Home | ✕ No | ✓ Native support |
| Samsung SmartThings | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Matter | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Which should you buy?
Wink Hub 2 supports more ecosystems natively. If you want the fewest workarounds, it's the stronger pick.
HOOBS 4 (HomeBridge Box) works natively with Apple HomeKit, where Wink Hub 2 requires a workaround or has no support.
Wink Hub 2 works natively with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, where HOOBS 4 (HomeBridge Box) requires a workaround or has no support.
HOOBS 4 (HomeBridge Box)
Legend
✓ Native supportWorks out of the box✓ MatterSupported via Matter standard⚠ Workaround requiredPossible with a bridge/hub✕ NoNot supported