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Bosch Smart Home controller II

Bosch · Hubs · Model BSHC-2

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  • Bosch Smart Home controller II lists Zigbee coordinator; Matter bridge; Home Assistant.
  • Confirm the supported device list and firmware before pairing accessories.

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Recorded year
2022
Recorded warranty
1 year
Dimensions
100 x 100 x 29 mm
Weight
110g

The details that shape your choice

Bosch Smart Home controller II Quick Features

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Thread border router
No
Zigbee coordinator
Yes
Matter bridge
Yes
Ethernet
Yes
Alexa
Yes
Apple Home
Yes

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Bosch Smart Home controller II: Capabilities And Limitations

Based on listed specifications, not hands-on testing. Manufacturer sources are linked where checked.

What it offers

  • A Zigbee coordinator is listed, providing a Zigbee-network role to investigate for supported accessories. Confirm the supported device list and firmware before pairing accessories.

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  • Matter-bridge functionality is listed, offering a route to investigate for exposing supported accessories. Check which connected accessories and features the bridge exposes. A bridge is a different role from a Matter controller.

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  • A Home Assistant integration is listed, providing an integration path to verify for the exact model. Check the exact integration and firmware. A catalog integration label does not establish local control, official support or available entities.

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Questions About Bosch Smart Home controller II

Does Bosch Smart Home controller II act as a Thread border router?

No, according to the listed specifications. A border router connects Thread to other IP networks. Check Matter-controller functions separately.

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Does Bosch Smart Home controller II include a Zigbee coordinator?

Yes, according to the listed specifications. Confirm the supported device list and firmware before pairing accessories.

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Does Bosch Smart Home controller II provide a Matter bridge?

Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check which connected accessories and features the bridge exposes. A bridge is a different role from a Matter controller.

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Does Bosch Smart Home controller II work with Home Assistant?

Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check the exact integration and firmware. A catalog integration label does not establish local control, official support or available entities.

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Does Bosch Smart Home controller II work with Apple Home?

Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check the model, firmware, exposed controls and any additional hardware requirements.

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Bosch Smart Home controller II Specifications

Recorded catalog values. Expand notes for qualifications; unknown values are not treated as missing features.

0 of 31 fields matched to manufacturer documentation. Source checks apply only to the named model and stated scope. Other fields remain catalog data. How we verify specifications →

31 of 31 specifications · 6 sections

Protocols7 fields
Protocols specifications
BluetoothNo
Z WaveNo
Zigbee coordinatorYes
Thread border routerNo
Matter bridgeYes
Third Party DevicesPartially
Details & conditions

Pairs Bosch devices plus a partner list of LEDVANCE Smart+ Zigbee 3.0 lights with QR codes; other brands' Zigbee devices and Matter devices cannot be added.

IrNo
Connectivity3 fields
Connectivity specifications
2.4 GHz Wi-FiNo
5 GHz Wi-FiNo
EthernetYes
Integrations5 fields
Integrations specifications
Google HomeYes
AlexaYes
Apple HomeYes
SmartThingsYes
Home AssistantYes
Features5 fields
Features specifications
SubdevicesNot recorded
OnvifNo
RTSPNo
Node RedNo
TailscaleNo
Hardware7 fields
Hardware specifications
CpuNot recorded
MemoryNot recorded
StorageNot recorded
microSD card slotNo
Power Over EthernetNo
SpeakersNo
MicrophoneNo
Sensors4 fields
Sensors specifications
TemperatureNo
HumidityNo
LightNo
MotionNo

How this device compares

Bosch Smart Home controller II vs Other Similar Models

Statistical context from 29 hubs in this catalog. These figures describe our recorded data, not independent measurements.

Recorded feature coverage

Matter bridge: 19 of 28 known answers are Yes

Protocols: 68% among explicit Yes/No answers; 1 of 29 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Recorded feature coverage

Ethernet: 20 of 29 known answers are Yes

Connectivity: 69% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 29 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Recorded feature coverage

Apple Home: 22 of 29 known answers are Yes

Integrations: 76% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 29 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Brand representation in this directory

1 of 29 models are from Bosch

Counts hubs listed here, not sales or market share. Catalog inclusion does not imply a recommendation.

What Should You Verify Before Buying Bosch Smart Home controller II?

These checks describe hubs requirements. Confirm each one against the exact model’s current manufacturer documentation and your installation.

  1. List the exact devices and integrations the hub must support.
  2. Distinguish a Matter controller from a Thread border router and a bridge.
  3. Check which automations continue without an internet connection.
  4. Confirm backup, migration and software update options.

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