Brennenstuhl is a German maker of power distribution and lighting products, and its brennenstuhlConnect range adds smart sockets, extension leads, lighting and heating controls. Most products are controlled from the free brennenstuhlConnect app, with Alexa and Google Assistant as voice options.
The Wi-Fi products join a 2.4 GHz home network directly, with no hub or gateway, and are managed through Brennenstuhl's cloud. Zigbee products, such as the radiator thermostat, need the brennenstuhlConnect Zigbee Gateway, which links them to the router. An older 433 MHz Brematic line and a few Bluetooth work lights are controlled separately.
That suits people who want simple app, timer and voice control of plugs and power strips at a low entry cost. It is weaker for open platforms: we found no vendor integration for Matter, Apple Home, Home Assistant or a local API, and the routes reported by users depend on Tuya, which Brennenstuhl does not document.
Connection
Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz); Zigbee through its own gateway
Voice assistants
Alexa and Google Assistant
Matter
Not found
Open platforms
Community routes only, reported via Tuya
What can be connected
Power Wi-Fi sockets, outdoor sockets, extension leads with energy measurement and surge protection
Lighting and heating Smart lighting and Zigbee radiator thermostats
Safety and extras Smoke and water alarms, plus 433 MHz and Bluetooth product lines
The main app for Wi-Fi and Zigbee products: sockets, lighting and heating, with routines, device linking and remote control through the cloud. Free, with no monthly fee. Published by Hugo Brennenstuhl GmbH & Co. KG. The Android link below uses the package name listed by a third-party page, so we could not verify it on Google Play itself.
A separate Bluetooth app for three professional LED work lights. Brennenstuhl's support article says it exists for Android and iOS but gives no store links.
Official supported by the brandCommunity built by someone elseNot found searched, nothing foundUnconfirmed sources conflict or could not be opened
Platform
Status
What it means
Sources
Connection
Wi-Fi
Yes
Wi-Fi products work with a normal router and need no gateway. The products use a 2.4 GHz module and register only on 2.4 GHz networks. Switching on and off works on the home network without internet, but timers and countdowns need the internet.
Brennenstuhl sells Zigbee products such as a radiator thermostat, which need the brennenstuhlConnect Zigbee Gateway GWY CZ 01 as a bridge between router and devices. The gateway page lists 2.4 GHz 802.15.4 and gives no Zigbee version. Whether the products pair with third-party Zigbee hubs is not addressed, so we could not confirm.
Used for a few professional LED work lights through the separate brennenstuhl BT Control app. The brennenstuhlConnect catalogue does not mention Bluetooth.
An older 433 MHz line of remotes and sockets is controlled separately. Athom's Homey app for Brennenstuhl covers four 433 MHz remote and socket models and needs a Homey Bridge.
Brennenstuhl says brennenstuhlConnect is compatible with Alexa. Its FAQ describes enabling the brennenstuhl Connect skill in the Alexa app and discovering devices. Name each socket distinctly in the app for better recognition.
We found no Brennenstuhl-maintained integration and no built-in one. In a Home Assistant forum thread, users report adding Brennenstuhl power strips and outdoor sockets in the Tuya Smart app, after which the device appears through Home Assistant's Tuya integration; one notes the socket was switch-only without power metering. These are user reports, and Brennenstuhl does not document Tuya.
Athom publishes an official Brennenstuhl app, but its page says it covers only the 433 MHz remotes and sockets and does not support the Zigbee or Wi-Fi devices. A Homey forum thread suggests a Tuya Cloud route for a Wi-Fi plug, but no one confirmed it working there.
A forum poster suggests the community Tuya binding for a Brennenstuhl plug and links a cloud-project setup, but the thread does not confirm it working.
Brennenstuhl's FAQ says the app works through the cloud, that no VPN remote access is offered, and that the Wi-Fi products can be switched on and off locally without internet. Its MQTT/HTTP interface FAQ gives no answer, so we could not confirm a documented local or developer API.
Checked 11 November 2026 against the brand's own pages, app store listings and each project's own page. “Not found” means we searched and found nothing, not that it is impossible. Compatibility changes often. Spot an error? Tell us and we will fix it.
Common questions about Brennenstuhl
Does Brennenstuhl support Matter?
Not that we could find. No Brennenstuhl Matter announcement or product turned up on the brennenstuhlConnect pages we read; the Zigbee gateway page does not mention it.
Does Brennenstuhl work with Alexa?
Yes, officially. Brennenstuhl says brennenstuhlConnect is compatible with Alexa. Its FAQ describes enabling the brennenstuhl Connect skill in the Alexa app and discovering devices. Name each socket distinctly in the app for better recognition.
Does Brennenstuhl work with Google Home?
Yes, officially. The FAQ describes adding the brennenstuhl connect service in the Google Home app, after which products can be controlled by app or voice.
Does Brennenstuhl work with Apple Home (HomeKit)?
Not that we could find. Apple Home, HomeKit and Siri are not mentioned on the Brennenstuhl pages we read, and the App Store listing mentions no voice assistant.
Does Brennenstuhl work with Home Assistant?
Yes, through a community-built integration. We found no Brennenstuhl-maintained integration and no built-in one. In a Home Assistant forum thread, users report adding Brennenstuhl power strips and outdoor sockets in the Tuya Smart app, after which the device appears through Home Assistant's Tuya integration; one notes the socket was switch-only without power metering. These are user reports, and Brennenstuhl does not document Tuya.
Does Brennenstuhl work with SmartThings?
Not that we could find. No integration turned up in our searches.
Does Brennenstuhl work with Homey?
Unconfirmed. Athom publishes an official Brennenstuhl app, but its page says it covers only the 433 MHz remotes and sockets and does not support the Zigbee or Wi-Fi devices. A Homey forum thread suggests a Tuya Cloud route for a Wi-Fi plug, but no one confirmed it working there.
Does Brennenstuhl work with Hubitat?
Not that we could find. No driver turned up in our searches.
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