Home Assistant Green vs Philips Hue Bridge

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Nabu Casa and Philips sites.

2026 verdict

Across the full comparison in 2026, Home Assistant Green earns the nod. It wins the broader comparison through protocols, while its broader overall balance helps confirm the result. There is still a case for Philips Hue Bridge, but mainly if price is what you value most. For the average buyer, Home Assistant Green is the safer choice.

Winner

Nabu Casa

Home Assistant Green

$179.00

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Philips

Philips Hue Bridge

35% OFF

$65.99

$42.99

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Feature	Home Assistant Green	Philips Hue Bridge	Winner
Price	$179.00	$42.99	Philips Hue Bridge
Protocols	Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge	Zigbee Coordinator, Matter Bridge	Home Assistant Green
Rating	4.5	4.5	Tie
Connectivity	Ethernet	Ethernet	Tie
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Tie

Winner

Nabu Casa

Home Assistant Green

$179.00

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+ Protocols: Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
- Price: $179.00 vs $42.99

Philips

Philips Hue Bridge

35% OFF

$65.99

$42.99

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+ Price: $42.99
- Protocols: Zigbee Coordinator, Matter Bridge vs Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Home Assistant Green or Philips Hue Bridge?: Home Assistant Green has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for protocols.
What is the biggest difference between Home Assistant Green and Philips Hue Bridge?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Home Assistant Green lists $179.00, while Philips Hue Bridge lists $42.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Home Assistant Green is listed at $179.00, while Philips Hue Bridge is listed at $42.99. Philips Hue Bridge (better spec).
Who should buy Home Assistant Green?: Choose Home Assistant Green if your priority is protocols and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Philips Hue Bridge?: Choose Philips Hue Bridge if your priority is price and that matters more than protocols.

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