Smart Gateways

Smart Zigbee gateways

A smart gateway (also called a hub/bridge) is the heart of your Smart Home when you use Zigbee. Instead of connecting every device directly to WiFi, you pair sensors, switches and other Zigbee devices to one central gateway. This keeps your network calm, makes automations more reliable, and ensures your Smart Home stays scalable: you can start small and expand later without your system becoming unstable. In this category you’ll find Zigbee 3.0 gateways focused on broad compatibility and easy management from a single app environment (model-dependent).

Why a Zigbee gateway often works better than “everything on WiFi”

Zigbee is designed for smart devices that send small amounts of data but must always be ready—think sensors, radiator valves and wireless switches. With a gateway, you create a central layer where all these devices come together. That makes scenarios like “motion = lights on”, “window open = heating down” or “night mode = everything off” far more consistent. In many cases, you also avoid juggling multiple apps: the gateway brings your devices together so you can build one clear structure with scenes, schedules and notifications.

What you’ll find in this category

This page currently shows 3 gateways from Smartlife Domotica. For example, there is a Zigbee Gateway 3.0 listing support for HomeKit, Google and Alexa and connectivity via WiFi 2.4GHz + Zigbee. There is also a plug-in Zigbee Gateway 3.0 (socket installation) using the Tuya app, plus a variant that explicitly mentions pairing up to 100 devices via Smart Life and WiFi 2.4GHz (availability/specs may differ per model).

Buying guide: which smart gateway fits your setup?

1) Ecosystem: Tuya/Smart Life or HomeKit

First decide where you want to manage your Smart Home. If you already use Tuya / Smart Life, a gateway inside that ecosystem is usually the most logical choice. If you use Apple’s ecosystem (HomeKit) or want to grow into it, choose a gateway that explicitly supports it. That way you avoid re-pairing devices later or running into platform limitations for automations.

2) Installation: plug-in or place anywhere

If you want the simplest setup, a plug-in gateway is ideal: plug it into a socket, pair it, and you’re done. Placement matters—position the gateway centrally in your home for the best reach to sensors and switches. In larger homes, a central location can be the difference between “always works” and “sometimes drops out”.

3) Scalability: how many devices do you want to connect?

If you’re starting with just a few devices, almost any gateway will do. But if you want to grow into a full Smart Home with lots of sensors, switches and climate devices, pay attention to capacity. One model in this category, for example, mentions support for up to 100 devices. That becomes especially relevant once you add more rooms, zones and automations.

Expand logically from your gateway (max. 5 internal links)

A gateway becomes truly valuable when you combine it with the right building blocks. Start at Smart Home and then expand with: smart sensors (automation triggers), smart climate control (comfort and savings), smart security (alerts and peace of mind) and the full overview of smart accessories.

Buy a smart gateway: the right foundation for a reliable Smart Home

With a good Zigbee gateway, you lay the foundation for a Smart Home that stays stable, expandable and easy to manage. Choose the platform that fits your ecosystem, place the gateway centrally for the best range, and keep an eye on device capacity if you plan to grow. That way you build a setup that’s not only smart, but also dependable—day after day.