SwitchBot Hub 3 Review | Matter Hub vs Hub 2 + Home Assistant & IR Devices Tested

Is the SwitchBot Hub 3 the ultimate Matter hub for Home Assistant users? I tested it side-by-side with Hub 2 — here’s what actually changed. In this video, I review the brand-new SwitchBot Hub 3 and compare it directly to the Hub 2. This Matter-enabled smart home hub promises better Home Assistant integration, stronger IR control, more bridged devices, and new physical controls like a touchscreen and rotary dial. I’ll show you how the Hub 3 works as a Matter bridge, how it integrates with Home Assistant, Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa, and whether it’s worth upgrading from the Hub 2. 👇 In this video SwitchBot Hub 3 vs Hub 2 comparison Matter support (30 devices vs 8) Home Assistant setup & limitations IR control for TVs & air conditioners Touchscreen, dial & scene buttons Pros, cons & real-world use cases 👍 Like & subscribe if this helped — let’s hit 100,000 subscribers! ⭐ You can buy the Switchbot Hub 3 at: ⭐ Switchbot store: US: https://bit.ly/44hFsKT UK: https://bit.ly/40C9Kpf EU: https://bit.ly/4koMfaa Amazon: US: https://amzn.to/3U26508 UK: https://amzn.to/3Gvo2RO DE: https://amzn.to/4exTH1r NL: https://amzn.to/4nvJrep Blog version: https://www.smarthomejunkie.net/switc... 👉 Get the desktop clock/message ticker that I use in the video:    • This is the BEST MATRIX DISPLAY CLOCK for ...   ⭐⭐⭐ Join this channel to get access to perks: 📺    / smarthomejunkie   Please consider becoming my patron 🏅 at   / smarthomejunkie   Or please support me by buying me a ☕ at https://ko-fi.com/smarthomejunkie/ Or sponsor me through PayPal at https://paypal.me/smarthomejunkie ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ If you want me to create a review of your product, please visit this page for information and rates: https://www.smarthomejunkie.net/revie... ⭐ My Devices: https://github.com/smarthomejunkie/My... Instagram:   / smarthomejunkie   X: https://www.x.com/smarth0mejunkie Mastodon: https://mastodon.world/@smarthomejunkie Facebook:   / smarthomejunkie   TikTok:   / smarthomejunkie   Discord:   / discord   Music by: 2TECH-AUDIO: https://2tech-audio.bandcamp.com/ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:12 Matter and Smart Home Integration 00:04:14 Home Assistant Compatibility 00:05:33 Infrared Control and Device Compatibility 00:07:33 App Usability and Controls 00:08:34 Hub 3 vs Hub 2: What's New 00:10:33 Pricing and Value 00:10:56 Pros and Cons 00:14:23 Outtakes As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #switchbot #hub3 #homeassistant #review #smarthome #homeautomation