SHE Protocol Future-Proofing Score
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The SHE Protocol Future-Proofing Score is a 0-10 composite score. (Cross-Platform Support × Local Control Score × Device Ecosystem Size × Battery Efficiency) / (Setup Complexity × Vendor 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
(Cross-Platform Support × Local Control Score × Device Ecosystem Size × Battery Efficiency) / (Setup Complexity × Vendor Lock-in Risk)
Scale
Scored on a 0-10 scale.
Scored Products (5)
| Product | Score | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomePod mini | 8.4 | View guide → |
| Amazon Echo (4th Gen) | 7.6 | View guide → |
| Samsung SmartThings Station | 9.1 | View guide → |
| Aqara Hub M2 | 7.2 | View guide → |
| Nanoleaf Essentials A19 Matter Bulb | 9.3 | View guide → |
Defined In
This metric was first published in matter vs thread vs zigbee explained 2026.