Smart-home devices continued running smoothly under load, while dedicated IoT zones and Matter-related efficiency strengthen connected-home use.
Pros: Wi-Fi 7 support, Wi-Fi speed
Best Wi-Fi Routers for smart home compatibility
Zigbee and DECT ULE make the router a capable smart-home hub that can replace extra bridges, but compatibility is not universal and missing Matter reduces cross-platform reach.
Pros: telephony features, value for money
Cons: LAN port speed, wall-mounting support
Smart-home compatibility is mixed because some cameras and other IoT devices struggled under default security settings. Buyers with older devices may need to tune WPA2/management-frame options.
Pros: VPN client support, value for money
Cons: 6 GHz performance, USB storage sharing