Starting a smart home doesn't have to be scary. Here's what you need to know about Zigbee, Z-Wave and more.

Using Alexa to control your devices Once the process is complete, you'll be able to control your Zigbee device using the Alexa app, with your Eero router doubling as a smart home hub.

Hue's hub can also be directly connected to Alexa if you choose to do so. Use the "Add Device" sequence to add your Hue and other Zigbee-compatible bulbs to Alexa.

Zigbee devices also require a Zigbee hub in order to transmit traffic into your smart home controller. Another potential downside to Zigbee is that both it and Wi-fi can operate on the 2.4 GHz band.

Cree offers a Zigbee lighting solution, but only part of it. Cree makes the bulbs, but it doesn’t make the hub or the software to control it. For that, you’ll need a third-party product ...

The Mixtile Hub, which is MFi certified by Apple, is designed to connect to ZigBee and Z-Wave products and interface with HomeKit, allowing them to be controlled in via Siri and with Apple's Home app.

Leviton The downward-facing socket on Leviton’s new Zigbee 3.0-certified smart plug is designed to keep cords tidy, but it makes it impossible to use in the upper socket.

Third Reality Smart Zigbee Hub Gen 2 is compatible with Alexa and Google via enabling Third Reality skills in the corresponding app. Both THIRDREALITY smart plug Gen2 and Smart Zigbee hub Gen2 are ...

The weatherized Camera Hub G5 Pro from Aqara packs a hub for Zigbee and Matter devices, effectively bringing Matter connectivity to outdoor areas.