YouTube reviews
54 hub reviews and comparisons from 23 YouTube channels with more than 50,000 subscribers, newest first. Sponsored videos are marked.
Updated November 2026
| Video | Hub or winner | Creator | Published | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Assistant vs Homey in 2026 - The Honest ComparisonNarwal sponsor segmentCompares the platforms and their limitations. No winner is stated in the indexed description. | ComparisonHome Assistant and Homey | Automate Your Life204k subscribers | April 2026 | View Home Assistant vs Homey in 2026 - The Honest Comparison (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| I upgraded to Philips Hue Bridge Pro - SHOULD YOU?Covers upgrade benefits and difficulties migrating an existing Apple Home setup. | Philips Hue Bridge Pro | Eric Welander79k subscribers | February 2026 | View I upgraded to Philips Hue Bridge Pro - SHOULD YOU? (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Was macht das mit Smarthomes? feat. Homey ProTests the refreshed controller together with IKEA smart-home devices. | Homey Pro (2026) | Spiel und Zeug413k subscribers | January 2026 | View Was macht das mit Smarthomes? feat. Homey Pro (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Home Assistant!?! *Humps The Air Sadly | Homey Pro Mini ReviewSponsored by HomeyUses a beginner’s installation to examine ease of use and compare with Home Assistant. | Homey Pro mini | Paul Hibbert (Hibbert Home Tech)289k subscribers | December 2025 | View Home Assistant!?! *Humps The Air Sadly | Homey Pro Mini Review (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Is Homey the Automation Upgrade You Need?Explores what a dedicated controller adds to basic ecosystem automations. | Homey Pro mini and Homey platform | Eric Welander78k subscribers | December 2025 | View Is Homey the Automation Upgrade You Need? (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| I've Tested Every Smart Home Hub and These 3 Are The Best!Selects three choices for different experience levels. The indexed description does not name the winners. | Comparisonseveral smart-home hubs | Automate Your Life204k subscribers | September 2025 | View I've Tested Every Smart Home Hub and These 3 Are The Best! (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Someone Actually Did It!!?! - Switchbot Hub 3 ReviewSponsored by SwitchBotPositive about its infrared control, Matter integration and physical dial. Description also points to a limitations section. | SwitchBot Hub 3 | Paul Hibbert (Hibbert Home Tech)289k subscribers | July 2025 | View Someone Actually Did It!!?! - Switchbot Hub 3 Review (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| How To Setup SwitchBot Hub 3 To Control Your Whole House!Demonstrates setup and control of household devices. | SwitchBot Hub 3 | Automate Your Life204k subscribers | June 2025 | View How To Setup SwitchBot Hub 3 To Control Your Whole House! (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| The NEW SwitchBot Hub 3: One Device To Control Your Entire Smart HomeHands-on look at physical controls, Matter features and everyday use. | SwitchBot Hub 3 | Shane Whatley183k subscribers | May 2025 | View The NEW SwitchBot Hub 3: One Device To Control Your Entire Smart Home (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Homey Pro Review: They Bet Me I Would Dump Home Assistant... 🤔Sponsored by HomeyCompares the hub’s automation approach with Home Assistant. | Homey Pro | Paul Hibbert (Hibbert Home Tech)289k subscribers | February 2025 | View Homey Pro Review: They Bet Me I Would Dump Home Assistant... 🤔 (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Un hub (domotico) per domarli TUTTI: recensione Homey ProItalian-language test of the multiprotocol controller. | Homey Pro | GizChina Italia137k subscribers | November 2024 | View Un hub (domotico) per domarli TUTTI: recensione Homey Pro (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Hubitat C8 Pro Review - Is It Time To Dump Home Assistant?Sponsored by HubitatAssesses local automation, range and the comparison with Home Assistant. | Hubitat Elevation C-8 Pro | Paul Hibbert (Hibbert Home Tech)289k subscribers | August 2024 | View Hubitat C8 Pro Review - Is It Time To Dump Home Assistant? (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Aqara M3 Review - What Can the New Smart Home Hub Do? | verdrahtet.info [4K]Tests what the hub can control and where it reaches its limits. | Aqara Hub M3 | verdrahtet71k subscribers | July 2024 | View Aqara M3 Review - What Can the New Smart Home Hub Do? | verdrahtet.info [4K] (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Home Assistant Green Review - 6 Months LaterDREO sponsor segment. Reviewer says the Green was purchasedSix-month review of usability, value and comparison with other platforms. | Home Assistant Green | 6 Months Later300k subscribers | June 2024 | View Home Assistant Green Review - 6 Months Later (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| This isn't a typical Sonoff ZB BridgeTests the bridge’s Matter and Zigbee features. | Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Ultra | NotEnoughTECH51k subscribers | May 2024 | View This isn't a typical Sonoff ZB Bridge (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| NEW Aqara M3 : The Ultimate Smart Home Hub?Trend Micro sponsor segmentCovers setup, supported protocols, features and limitations. | Aqara Hub M3 | Shane Whatley185k subscribers | May 2024 | View NEW Aqara M3 : The Ultimate Smart Home Hub? (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Did Home Assistant Just Become Obsolete? - Aqara M3 HubSponsored by AqaraTests Matter, Thread and Zigbee integration and local automation. | Aqara Hub M3 | Paul Hibbert (Hibbert Home Tech)289k subscribers | May 2024 | View Did Home Assistant Just Become Obsolete? - Aqara M3 Hub (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| More supported protocols than ecosystems: Aqara M3 hubReviews its protocol coverage and ecosystem compatibility. | Aqara Hub M3 | NotEnoughTECH51k subscribers | May 2024 | View More supported protocols than ecosystems: Aqara M3 hub (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Homey Pro Smart Home Hub Review - 6 Months LaterSix months of use, with attention to value, missing features and household integration. | Homey Pro | 6 Months Later300k subscribers | March 2024 | View Homey Pro Smart Home Hub Review - 6 Months Later (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| The Ultimate Guide To The Amazon Echo Hub AND Alexa! (No...Seriously)Detailed setup and feature tour of the dedicated wall controller. | Amazon Echo Hub | Automate Your Life204k subscribers | March 2024 | View The Ultimate Guide To The Amazon Echo Hub AND Alexa! (No...Seriously) (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Top 5 Smart Home Hubs of 2024: The Ultimate ShowdownThe dedicated-hub entry is Aeotec. The wider guide also covers speakers and displays. | Aeotec Smart Home Hub | Home Automations92k subscribers | February 2024 | View Top 5 Smart Home Hubs of 2024: The Ultimate Showdown (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Homey Pro!Detailed setup and product tour for people considering the controller. | Homey Pro | Automate Your Life204k subscribers | February 2024 | View The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Homey Pro! (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| All Smart Home Devices In One Hub!? | Zemismart M1 Matter Hub ReviewSponsored by ZemismartTests using Tuya Smart Life with supported Matter, Thread and Zigbee devices. | Zemismart M1 Matter Hub | Paul Hibbert (Hibbert Home Tech)289k subscribers | February 2024 | View All Smart Home Devices In One Hub!? | Zemismart M1 Matter Hub Review (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| The Brand NEW Echo Hub is a Game Changer.Evaluates the new control panel, including its limitations. | Amazon Echo Hub | Automate Your Life204k subscribers | February 2024 | View The Brand NEW Echo Hub is a Game Changer. (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Home Assistant Has Never Been This EASY!Evaluates how much the preconfigured hub simplifies getting started. | Home Assistant Green | Everything Smart Home247k subscribers | October 2023 | View Home Assistant Has Never Been This EASY! (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Homey Pro is how Home Automation SHOULD be! Well, mostly...Highlights automation strengths and compatibility limitations. | Homey Pro (2023) | Smart Home Solver730k subscribers | September 2023 | View Homey Pro is how Home Automation SHOULD be! Well, mostly... (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Homey Pro Review: The Solution to My Smart Home Problems?Sponsored by EcoNetAssesses whether the controller can replace the reviewer’s existing hub setup. | Homey Pro (2023) | Shane Whatley185k subscribers | September 2023 | View Homey Pro Review: The Solution to My Smart Home Problems? (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| With this disk your SMART HOME is finishedExamines who benefits from consolidating a smart home through Homey. | Homey Pro (2023) | Bright344k subscribers | September 2023 | View With this disk your SMART HOME is finished (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Waarmee bouw je het ultieme smarthome? Homey Pro versus Home Assistant YellowCompares the two approaches to building a smart-home system. | ComparisonHomey Pro and Home Assistant Yellow | tweakers101k subscribers | September 2023 | View Waarmee bouw je het ultieme smarthome? Homey Pro versus Home Assistant Yellow (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Are Aeotec Smart Home Products Good? (Full Lineup Review)Reviews the hub alongside Aeotec devices. Broader than a hub-only test. | Aeotec Smart Home Hub and Aeotec ecosystem | Automate Your Life204k subscribers | July 2023 | View Are Aeotec Smart Home Products Good? (Full Lineup Review) (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Switchbot Hub 2 Makes Light Switches and IR Devices Smart - Full ReviewReviews bridging infrared appliances and SwitchBot devices into smart-home platforms. | SwitchBot Hub 2 | Lon.TV412k subscribers | May 2023 | View Switchbot Hub 2 Makes Light Switches and IR Devices Smart - Full Review (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Smart Home Just Got Smarter – SwitchBot Hub 2 ReviewDemonstrates the hub’s infrared, sensor and smart-home integrations. | SwitchBot Hub 2 | Steve DOES609k subscribers | April 2023 | View Smart Home Just Got Smarter – SwitchBot Hub 2 Review (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| You're Going to LOVE This Hub (2)The description rates its infrared control highly and explains Matter support. | SwitchBot Hub 2 | Automate Your Life204k subscribers | April 2023 | View You're Going to LOVE This Hub (2) (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Sonoff iHost could change smart homes foreverExamines the hub’s local processing and potential for DIY automation. | Sonoff iHost | NotEnoughTECH51k subscribers | March 2023 | View Sonoff iHost could change smart homes forever (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Was I Wrong About The Sonoff NSPanel Pro?!Ugreen sponsor segmentReassesses the controller after the initial review. | Sonoff NSPanel Pro | Everything Smart Home247k subscribers | March 2023 | View Was I Wrong About The Sonoff NSPanel Pro?! (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Dit is dus hoe je NIET een smarthome bouwt - Homey Bridge ReviewA critical look at the cloud edition’s suitability as a full smart-home system. | Homey Bridge | tweakers101k subscribers | February 2023 | View Dit is dus hoe je NIET een smarthome bouwt - Homey Bridge Review (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| How Did They Get This So Wrong!? - Sonoff NSPanel Pro ReviewCritical initial review of the wall-mounted hub and its promised features. | Sonoff NSPanel Pro | Everything Smart Home246k subscribers | August 2022 | View How Did They Get This So Wrong!? - Sonoff NSPanel Pro Review (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Getting Started With Home Assistant Yellow!PCBWay sponsor segmentFirst-hand setup and assessment of the privacy-focused controller. | Home Assistant Yellow | Everything Smart Home247k subscribers | July 2022 | View Getting Started With Home Assistant Yellow! (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Pro features of SONOFF Zigbee Bridge ProExamines the upgraded bridge’s features and capacity. | Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro | NotEnoughTECH51k subscribers | May 2022 | View Pro features of SONOFF Zigbee Bridge Pro (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| HomeSeer Tutorial (part 1) featuring HomeTroller Pi with Z-WaveUnboxes and configures the hub with Z-Wave devices and automation events. | HomeSeer HomeTroller Pi | HandyDadTV378k subscribers | May 2022 | View HomeSeer Tutorial (part 1) featuring HomeTroller Pi with Z-Wave (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Home automation that's private and local?! (Home Assistant Yellow)Reviews dedicated Home Assistant hardware built around a Raspberry Pi Compute Module. | Home Assistant Yellow | Jeff Geerling1090k subscribers | January 2022 | View Home automation that's private and local?! (Home Assistant Yellow) (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| The BEST Aqara Hub for your Smart Home!Sponsored by AqaraExplains the differences among Aqara’s dedicated hubs. Sponsored by Aqara. | ComparisonAqara M2, M1S and E1 hubs | Shane Whatley185k subscribers | November 2021 | View The BEST Aqara Hub for your Smart Home! (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Review - The Home Assistant "Blue"Tests the dedicated Home Assistant appliance. | Home Assistant Blue | Learn Linux TV1090k subscribers | October 2021 | View Review - The Home Assistant "Blue" (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Homey Pro im Test - Diese Smart Home Zentrale kann einfach (fast) alles!Tests broad device support in the earlier spherical controller. | Homey Pro (original generation) | SmarthomeAssistent107k subscribers | September 2021 | View Homey Pro im Test - Diese Smart Home Zentrale kann einfach (fast) alles! (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Aqara Smart Hub M2 ReviewReviews the hub and demonstrates Aqara Zigbee devices paired to it. | Aqara Hub M2 | HomeAutomationX98k subscribers | July 2021 | View Aqara Smart Hub M2 Review (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Ultimate Smart Home Hub Comparison!Compares ease of use, compatibility, speed and local operation. The companion article gives Home Assistant the highest total. | ComparisonSmartThings, Hubitat, Home Assistant and HomeSeer | Smart Home Solver734k subscribers | January 2021 | View Ultimate Smart Home Hub Comparison! (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Broadlink RM4 Pro Review & Setup GuideSponsored by BroadlinkTests infrared and RF control and setup with voice-assistant platforms. | Broadlink RM4 Pro | Paul Hibbert (Hibbert Home Tech)289k subscribers | August 2020 | View Broadlink RM4 Pro Review & Setup Guide (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Unboxing and Setup | SONOFF JUST GOT SMARTERUnboxes and configures the gateway, including supported sensors. | Sonoff Zigbee Bridge | Geek Street632k subscribers | July 2020 | View Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Unboxing and Setup | SONOFF JUST GOT SMARTER (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Sonoff Zigbee BridgeEarly hands-on test of the original gateway. | Sonoff Zigbee Bridge | NotEnoughTECH51k subscribers | April 2020 | View Sonoff Zigbee Bridge (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Aqara Hub Setup & Review - A Homekit Security Alarm SystemSets up the hub and a sensor as a HomeKit security-alarm system. | Aqara Hub (original) | Shane Whatley185k subscribers | June 2019 | View Aqara Hub Setup & Review - A Homekit Security Alarm System (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Hubitat Review: Time to Throw Away SmartThings?Compares Hubitat’s local-control approach with the reviewer’s SmartThings experience. | Hubitat Elevation and SmartThings | Smart Home Solver734k subscribers | May 2019 | View Hubitat Review: Time to Throw Away SmartThings? (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| The One Smart Home Hub To Rule Them All: Homey ReviewSponsored by Homey. Review unit suppliedTests the idea of consolidating several radio standards in one controller. | Homey (original generation) | Paul Hibbert (Hibbert Home Tech)288k subscribers | April 2019 | View The One Smart Home Hub To Rule Them All: Homey Review (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| 5 Best Smart Home Hubs: Comparing Pros and ConsCompares the strengths and weaknesses of the available hub platforms. | ComparisonSmartThings, Wink, Hubitat and Home Assistant | Smart Home Solver734k subscribers | March 2019 | View 5 Best Smart Home Hubs: Comparing Pros and Cons (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
| Samsung SmartThings Hub ReviewDemonstrates the hub and compatible monitoring devices. | Samsung SmartThings Hub | Tech Bandicoot129k subscribers | September 2017 | View Samsung SmartThings Hub Review (opens YouTube in a new tab) |
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Videos from YouTube channels with more than 50,000 subscribers (rounded public counts, checked November 2026). Findings summarise each video’s published description and chapters. Sponsorship is shown when the creator discloses it; check each video’s description for affiliate links.