The best Zigbee devices for Samsung SmartThings: the Aeotec Smart Home Hub2 V4 and the official Aeotec SmartThings motion, multipurpose, leak and button sensors, plus THIRDREALITY, SONOFF, Sengled and GLEDOPTO devices whose listings name SmartThings support.
The best Zigbee devices for Amazon Echo with a built-in Zigbee hub: Echo Hub, THIRDREALITY plugs, bulbs and sensors, Sengled bulbs, the Enbrighten Zigbee dimmer and SONOFF S40 Lite, all chosen because their listings name Echo support, with notes on what Alexa can and can’t show.
The best Zigbee Philips Hue alternatives compared: THIRDREALITY ZL1 and ZB3 bulbs, innr White and Color bulbs and plugs, LEDEPLY GU10s, Sengled bulbs and light strips, GLEDOPTO LED strip controllers, a Zigbee RGB strip kit and GIDEALED recessed downlights, with honest notes on Hue Bridge compatibility.
The best Zigbee wireless buttons and remotes compared: Philips Hue Dimmer Switch, Tap Dial and Smart Button, Lutron Aurora, SONOFF SNZB-01P and SNZB-01M, THIRDREALITY Smart Button, Shelly BLU RC Button 4 ZB, Aqara Wireless Mini Switch, and MOES and Tuya scene remotes, ranked on buttons, actions and hub compatibility.
The best Zigbee sirens and alarm devices compared: SONOFF SNZB-09P siren, Aqara Hub M2 with built-in alarm, Tuya Zigbee siren, frient Intelligent Keypad, THIRDREALITY 110 dB vibration and 120 dB leak sensors, frient leak alarm, and SONOFF and THIRDREALITY panic buttons, ranked for DIY home security.
The best Zigbee repeaters and range extenders compared: Aeotec Range Extender Zi, THIRDREALITY plugs and night light repeater, Philips Hue and Innr plugs, SONOFF S40 Lite, S61 and ZBMINIR2, plus a long-range USB repeater, ranked on mesh reliability, extra features and hub compatibility.
The best Zigbee water leak sensors compared: Aeotec SmartThings, THIRDREALITY 120 dB and WL2, SONOFF SNZB-05P with and without detection cable, Shelly Gen4 Flood, frient detector and probe, plus budget IP66 and IP55 sensors, ranked on alarm volume, coverage, battery life and hub compatibility.
The best Zigbee light switches compared: Enbrighten in-wall dimmer, Lutron Aurora, SONOFF ZBMINIL2, ZBMINIR2 and MINI Duo-L relays, Aqara H1 wall switches, Philips Hue Tap Dial, Dimmer Switch and Smart Button, SONOFF SNZB-01M and MOES touch switches, ranked on neutral wire needs, dimming, installation and hub compatibility.
The best Zigbee temperature and humidity sensors compared: SONOFF SNZB-02D, SNZB-02DR2, SNZB-02UL, SNZB-02WD, SNZB-02LD, SNZB-02P and SNZB-02B, THIRDREALITY LCD and Lite sensors, frient and THIRDREALITY air quality sensors, and eMylo IP65 sensors, ranked on accuracy, display, outdoor rating and hub compatibility.
The best Zigbee smart plugs compared: THIRDREALITY energy-monitoring and dual plugs, Philips Hue Smart Plug, SONOFF S40 Lite and S61, innr, Sengled, XENON power strip, SURAIELEC outdoor stake and Zigbee in-wall outlets, ranked on energy monitoring, load rating, mesh routing and hub compatibility for Echo, Hue, SmartThings and Home Assistant.