Switches & dimmers · Checked list
Which smart light switch works without a hub or bridge?
Buy the Kasa Smart Switch HS200. Kasa says it needs no hub or extra equipment, and it works with Alexa and Google speakers, but it needs a neutral wire.1 'No hub' only covers the switch. Apple Home and Google Home each need their own home hub to add a Matter switch.2, 3
Our picks
Best for most homes
Kasa Smart Switch HS200
Kasa says it needs no hub or extra equipment.1
$15.99 on Amazon
Best no-hub dimmer
Kasa Smart Dimmer HS220
The same no-hub setup as the HS200, with dimming.4
$14.98 on Amazon
Best if the light has two switches
Leviton Decora Smart Switch D315S
Leviton says no hub is required if you use the My Leviton app, and it supports 3-way.5
$39.00 on Amazon
Best if you use Apple Home or Google Home
Kasa Matter Smart Switch KS205
Matter shows it in Apple, Google and Alexa apps, but those apps need their own hub.6
$21.99 on AmazonEvery switch we checked for hubs
Rows marked No hub needed or No maker hub need no hub from the switch maker. We read each maker's page, because a 'works with' label on Amazon often hides a hub or bridge.
| Product | Hub from the maker | Works with | What it needs | Neutral wire | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasa Smart Switch HS2001 | No hub needed | Alexa, Google | None | Required | $15.99 |
| Kasa Smart Dimmer HS2204 | No hub needed | Alexa, Google | None | Required | $14.98 |
| Leviton Decora Smart Switch D315S5 | No hub needed | Matter, My Leviton app | None; an Apple or Google home hub is needed to add it as a Matter accessory | Required | $39.00 |
| Kasa Matter Smart Switch KS2056 | No maker hub | Matter apps | None for the switch; Apple and Google need a home hub | Required | $21.99 |
 GE Cync Smart Switch, no neutral7 | No hub needed | Alexa, Google | None (Wi-Fi) | Not required | $49.99 |
 Meross Smart Switch MSS510HK8 | No maker hub | HomeKit, Alexa, Google | Apple device for remote use | Required | $18.12 |
 Amazon Basics Smart Light Switch9 | No hub, Alexa only | Alexa only | None | Not published | $14.99 |
 Lutron Caseta Smart Dimmer PD-6WCL10 | Hub needed | Alexa, Google, Apple through the hub | Lutron Smart Hub | Not required | $64.95 |
 Leviton Decora Smart No-Neutral Dimmer DN6HD11 | Bridge needed | Via the MLWSB bridge | Leviton MLWSB bridge | Not required | $49.98 |
Prices on Amazon, November 2, 2026.12
Three listings that need a hub or work with Alexa only
Lutron Caseta Smart Dimmer PD-6WCL
Listed as a smart switch that works with Alexa, Google and Apple. Lutron describes its Smart Hub as the control center for the app, scenes, schedules and voice control.10
Leviton Decora Smart No-Neutral Dimmer DN6HD
Leviton's no-neutral dimmer connects to the required Decora Smart Wi-Fi Bridge, the MLWSB.11
Amazon Basics Smart Light Switch
The listing says no hub is needed, but also Alexa only. It cannot join Google Home or Apple Home.9
What does 'no hub' really mean on a smart switch box?
It means the switch needs no hub for its own app. It does not mean Apple Home or Google Home will add it without one. Apple says you must set up a home hub to add Matter accessories to the Home app.2 Google says you need a Matter-enabled hub for Google Home before you add Matter devices.3
The same is true for older HomeKit switches. Meross says that to enable HomeKit remote control, you need a HomePod, an Apple TV 4K, an Apple TV HD or an iPad.8
Apple counts a HomePod, a HomePod mini or an Apple TV as a home hub.2 Google lists Nest speakers and displays, the Google TV Streamer (4K) and Nest Wifi Pro.13
What if I do not own a HomePod, Apple TV or Nest device?
You can still use the switch with its maker's app. Leviton says no hub is required if you use the My Leviton app.5 Kasa says the HS200 works with any Alexa or Google Assistant smart speaker and needs no hub or extra equipment.1
You only need a home hub if you want the switch inside the Apple Home or Google Home app.
Which no-hub switch works without a neutral wire?
Only GE Cync, of the ones we checked. GE's sheet says it needs no neutral and connects with Alexa and Google Home without a hub. It needs a ground wire and lists a 15 W minimum load.7
The other no-neutral switches here need a maker hub. Lutron's dimmer needs its Smart Hub for anything smart,10 and Leviton's no-neutral dimmer needs its bridge.11
Which no-hub switch works for a light with two switches?
The Leviton D315S. Leviton says no hub is required if you use the My Leviton app, and its page lists 3-way support.5 It needs a neutral wire.
The Meross MSS510HK works in a single-pole setup only.8
Questions people ask
Do smart switches need a hub?
Some do. Lutron describes its Smart Hub as the control center for its app, scenes, schedules and voice control.10 The Kasa HS200 needs none.1
Do I need a hub for Apple Home?
For Matter switches, yes. Apple says you must set up a home hub to add Matter accessories to the Home app. Apple's statement covers Matter accessories only.2
Do I need a hub for Google Home?
For Matter switches, yes. Google says you need a Matter-enabled hub for Google Home.3
Does the Leviton no-neutral dimmer need a bridge?
Yes. Leviton's page says a bridge is required: the Decora Smart Wi-Fi Bridge, MLWSB.11
Turn off power at the breaker before you touch any switch. If you are not sure, hire a licensed electrician.
Sources
- Kasa HS200 product page, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “No Hub Required ... No need for a hub or extra equipment.”
- Apple Support: home hubs and Matter accessories, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “You must set up a home hub to add Matter accessories to the Home app.”
- Google Home Help: add Matter devices, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “What you need: A Matter-enabled hub for Google Home”
- Kasa HS220 product page, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “Neutral wire required ... 150W LED/300W Incandescent/150W CFL ... without the need for a separate hub.”
- Leviton D315S product page, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “Hub Required : No ... No hub required if using the My Leviton app.”
- Kasa KS205 product page, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “Neutral wire required. ... Matter-certified ... any Matter-compatible app, such as the Alexa app, Google Home app, and Apple Home app.”
- GE Cync switch spec sheet, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “Neutral Required No ... connects directly with Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices without a hub required.”
- Meross MSS510HK product page, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “To enable HomeKit remote control, you need a HomePod, an Apple TV 4K, Apple TV HD, or an iPad.”
- Amazon Basics's Amazon listing, read November 1, 2026.
- Lutron: What is the Caseta Smart Hub, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “the control center for your Caseta smart home devices ... controlling devices wirelessly via the Lutron app ... scenes, schedules, and voice assistant control.”
- Leviton DN6HD product page, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “Bridge Required : Yes ... Connects to required Decora Smart Wi-Fi Bridge, MLWSB”
- Prices and photos: Amazon product data, read November 2, 2026.
- Google Home developers: Matter supported devices, read November 1, 2026.