Home Assistant Green vs TP-Link Tapo H100 comparison

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Nabu Casa and TP-Link sites.

2026 verdict

In 2026, the recommendation leans toward TP-Link Tapo H100 over Home Assistant Green, driven by price and rating. The comparison tilts its way because of price and rating, with its broader overall balance keeping it in front. Home Assistant Green is still relevant if you care most about protocols, but TP-Link Tapo H100 is the stronger recommendation overall. That is enough to make TP-Link Tapo H100 the better pick for most buyers.

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Feature	Home Assistant Green	TP-Link Tapo H100	Winner
Price	$219.00	$22.99	TP-Link Tapo H100
Rating	4.4	4.5	TP-Link Tapo H100
Protocols	Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge	Matter Bridge	Home Assistant Green
Connectivity	Ethernet	2.4 GHz WiFi	Tie
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Tie

Nabu Casa

Home Assistant Green

$219.00

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Protocols: Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
- Price: $219.00 vs $22.99
- Rating: 4.4 vs 4.5

Winner

TP-Link

TP-Link Tapo H100

$22.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $22.99
+ Rating: 4.5
- Protocols: Matter Bridge vs Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Home Assistant Green or TP-Link Tapo H100?

TP-Link Tapo H100 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price and rating.

What is the biggest difference between Home Assistant Green and TP-Link Tapo H100?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Home Assistant Green lists $219.00, while TP-Link Tapo H100 lists $22.99.

Which one looks better on price?

Home Assistant Green is listed at $219.00, while TP-Link Tapo H100 is listed at $22.99. TP-Link Tapo H100 (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 TP-Link Tapo H100?

Choose TP-Link Tapo H100 if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than protocols.

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