SHE Protocol Future-Proof Score
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The SHE Protocol Future-Proof Score is a 0-100 composite score. (Device Availability × Platform Support × Battery Efficiency × Mesh Reliability) / (Setup Complexity + Ecosystem Lock-in Risk) Published by SmartHomeExplorer and last updated 2026-04-16, the score currently evaluates 5 products.
Guide-Specific Metric
Scored using the SmartHomeExplorer Methodology.
Formula
(Device Availability × Platform Support × Battery Efficiency × Mesh Reliability) / (Setup Complexity + Ecosystem Lock-in Risk)
Scale
Scored on a 0-100 scale.
Scored Products (5)
| Product | Score | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Thread + Matter | 85.5 | View guide → |
| Zigbee 3.0 | 27.6 | View guide → |
| WiFi + Matter | 61 | View guide → |
| Z-Wave Plus | 29.8 | View guide → |
| Proprietary (Hue, etc) | 23.3 | View guide → |
Defined In
This metric was first published in matter vs thread vs zigbee smart home protocols 2026.