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Which smart light switches work with Google Home?
Buy the Kasa Smart Switch HS200. Kasa says it works with any Google Assistant smart speaker and needs no hub, but it needs a neutral wire.1 Matter switches work in Google Home too, but Google says you first need a Matter-enabled hub, such as a Nest Hub.2
Our picks
Best for most homes
Kasa Smart Switch HS200
Kasa says it works with any Google Assistant smart speaker and needs no hub.1
$15.99 on Amazon
Best if you want Matter
Kasa Matter Smart Switch KS205
The Matter version of the same switch, and it works in the Google Home app.3
$21.99 on Amazon
Best for a 3-way light
Leviton Decora Smart Switch D315S
Leviton lists Google Home and Matter, and it handles a light with two switches.4
$39.00 on Amazon
Every switch we checked for Google Home
We read each maker's own page for Google Home support, and the hub each one needs.
| Product | Google Home | How it connects | Hub or bridge | Neutral wire | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasa Smart Switch HS2001 | Works with Google Home | Google Assistant speaker | None | Required | $15.99 |
| Kasa Matter Smart Switch KS2053 | Works with Google Home | Matter | Google Matter hub | Required | $21.99 |
| Leviton Decora Smart Switch D315S4 | Works with Google Home | Matter | No switch hub; Google Matter hub | Required | $39.00 |
| Kasa Smart Dimmer HS2205 | Works with Google Home | Google Assistant speaker | None | Required | $14.98 |
 Leviton Decora Smart Dimmer D36HD6 | Works with Google Home | Matter | Google Matter hub | Required | $39.00 |
 Lutron Caseta Smart Dimmer PD-6WCL7 | Works with Google Home | Lutron Smart Hub | Lutron Smart Hub | Not required | $64.95 |
 GE Cync Smart Switch, no neutral8 | Works with Google Home | GE Cync | None (Wi-Fi) | Not required | $49.99 |
Prices on Amazon, November 2, 2026.9
Do I need a Nest Hub to use a smart switch with Google Home?
For a Matter switch, yes. Google says you need a Matter-enabled hub for Google Home before you add Matter devices.2 Google lists the Google Home speaker, Home Mini, Nest Audio, Nest Hub, Nest Hub (2nd gen), Nest Hub Max, Nest Mini, Google TV Streamer (4K) and Nest Wifi Pro.10 Thread devices also need a Thread border router.2
The Kasa HS200 is the simpler case. Kasa says it needs no hub and works with any Google Assistant smart speaker.1
Matter or the maker's own link: which should I use?
Use the maker's link if you want the fewest parts. The HS200 needs no hub.1 Use Matter if you want one switch that also shows up in other apps. Kasa says the KS205 works in any Matter app, such as the Alexa app, the Google Home app and the Apple Home app.3
Which Google Home switch works with no neutral wire?
Two of the switches shown here work without a neutral. First, Lutron says that with no neutral in the box you must use the PD-6WCL or the PD-10NXD, and Lutron says Google Assistant and Google Home work through its hub.7, 11
GE's Cync switch needs no neutral and no hub. GE's sheet says it works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa without a hub, and it lists a 15 W minimum load.8 It does need a ground wire.
Which Google Home dimmer is best?
For most rooms, the Kasa HS220 is rated for 150 W of LED.5 For a big load, the Leviton D36HD is rated for 300 W of LED/CFL and works with Matter and Google Home.6 Both need a neutral wire.
The Caseta PD-6WCL is rated for 150 W of LED and works with no neutral.7
Which Google Home switch works for a 3-way light?
The Leviton D315S. Leviton lists Google Home and Matter, and says no switch hub is required.4 It needs a neutral wire.
Questions people ask
Do I need a hub for Google Home smart switches?
Not for the Kasa HS200.1 For Matter switches, Google says you need a Matter-enabled hub for Google Home.2
Does the Kasa HS200 work with Google Home?
Kasa says it works with any Alexa or Google Assistant smart speaker.1
Which Nest devices work as a Matter hub?
Google lists the Google Home speaker, Home Mini, Nest Audio, Nest Hub, Nest Hub (2nd gen), Nest Hub Max, Nest Mini, Google TV Streamer (4K) and Nest Wifi Pro.10
Is there a Google Home switch with no neutral and no hub?
GE's Cync switch. GE says it needs no neutral and works with Google Home without a hub.8
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: “any Alexa or Google Assistant smart speaker ... No Hub Required”
- Google Home Help: add Matter devices, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “What you need: A Matter-enabled hub for Google Home”
- Kasa KS205 product page, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “Matter-certified ... Google Home app”
- Leviton D315S product page, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “Works with Matter, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home ... Hub Required : No”
- Kasa HS220 product page, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “150W LED/300W Incandescent/150W CFL”
- Leviton D36HD product page, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “Works with My Leviton, Matter, Amazon Alexa, Hey Google, Apple Home/Siri ... 300W LED/CFL”
- Lutron: What is the Caseta Smart Hub, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “Apple HomeKit (including Siri), Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant/Google Home work through the hub.”
- GE Cync switch spec sheet, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “Works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa ... without a hub required”
- Prices and photos: Amazon product data, read November 2, 2026.
- Google Home developers: Matter supported devices, read November 1, 2026.
- Lutron support: Caseta in-wall dimmers, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “If you do not have a neutral wire in the switch box, you must use either the PD-6WCL or PD-10NXD.”