Homey Pro 2026 review: the most powerful smart home hub

Who it's for

This review is aimed at people shopping a Homey product in the maison-connectee category who want real-world use, not a brochure. If Exceptionally powerful automation matches your need, you're in the audience. If Ethernet not integrated (optional adapter) is a dealbreaker, walk away early — we'd rather say so upfront.

Below: daily use, useful numbers, then a two-week follow-up to separate day-one wow from what actually sticks.

A targeted upgrade

The Homey Pro 2026 keeps the 2023 formula while doubling the RAM, letting you run more apps (Flows) simultaneously. For large, heavily-equipped homes it's a real win; for smaller homes, the Homey Pro Mini remains the better choice.

Compatibility and responsiveness

The hub supports Z-Wave, Zigbee, Thread and Matter, covering most of the smart home market. Automations are exceptionally powerful and responses are fast.

Limits to know

Two weaknesses remain: Ethernet is not built in (a special adapter is required) and the hub cannot join an existing Thread network.

Verdict

For a demanding, complete smart home setup, the Homey Pro 2026 remains a reference. Expect to pay £399 in the UK.

The most powerful and versatile smart home hub on the market, despite the lack of built-in Ethernet and the limit on existing Thread networks.

Spec	Value
Price	£399
Protocols	Z-Wave, Zigbee, Thread, Matter
RAM	Doubled vs Homey Pro 2023
Brand	Homey (Athom, LG group)

Criterion	Score
Ease of use	10/10
Value	9/10
Caveats	7/10
Rocks overall	9/10

Strengths and trade-offs

What actually sticks: Exceptionally powerful automation ; Wide device support (Z-Wave, Zigbee, Thread, Matter) ; Fast response.

What you have to live with: Ethernet not integrated (optional adapter) ; Cannot join existing Thread networks. These aren't hidden footnotes — know them before you buy.

We're not hunting a perfect product: we're hunting the right compromise for a specific use. The lists above exist for that.

After 2 weeks of use

After fifteen days of real use — not just an unboxing — the feel still matches our verdict: The most powerful and versatile smart home hub on the market, despite the lack of built-in Ethernet and the limit on existing Thread networks. The first days are mostly habit-building (settings, apps, fitting it into the routine). By week two you know what you actually use versus what you ignore.

Nothing contradicted the 9/10 score: the strengths above stay visible day to day, and the caveats didn't get worse with time. That's what we want in a Rocks review — an honest trajectory, not a 48-hour honeymoon.

If you're still unsure, ask the simple question: does the main benefit change your week, or is it just nice-to-have? If the former, it earns its place; if the latter, keep the budget.

Tips before you buy

Check compatibility with your current setup, Homey support, and the live price when you read this (it moves fast). Re-read the caveats: if they hit your main use case, it's the wrong product — overall score aside.

Also budget the forgotten accessory (cable, adapter, mount). That detail often turns « almost » into a smooth daily driver.

Verdict

The most powerful and versatile smart home hub on the market, despite the lack of built-in Ethernet and the limit on existing Thread networks. Rocks score: 9/10.

Sources

• Trusted Reviews — Homey Pro 2026 Review

In longer use, the criterion that matters most is consistency: does the product hold up in week two like day one? On this Homey review, our answer stays aligned with the 9/10 score. We'll skip empty superlatives: if a structural flaw existed, it would already show in the caveats above. To go further, cross-check this take with your real budget and usage frequency — a great product you barely use is still a bad buy.