Bosch Smart Home Controller II (Zigbee Hub)

Bosch Smart Home Controller II (Zigbee Hub)

Security Grade A- Calculator v1

Bosch Smart Home Controller II Brand: Bosch (Parent: Robert Bosch GmbH) Category: Smart Home Controller • Model / Gen: 2nd (Smart Home Controller II indicates the second generation) Bosch Smart Home Controller II Release Date: 2018-09-01 • Status: In sale Classification Date: 2025-10-17 • [- security.com/us/en/products/home - and - building - solutions/smart - home/bosch - smart - home - controller - ii/(https://www.bosch - security.com/us/en/products/home - and - building - solutions/smart - home/bosch - smart - home - controller - ii/) Official Website]

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	None	[- security.com/us/en/service/support/smart - home/security - features/(https://www.bosch - security.com/us/en/service/support/smart - home/security - features/) 🔗 Proof]	No publicly reported cases of hardware tampering, likely due to its robust physical design and sec
Known vulnerabilities	Rare	[- security.com/us/en/service/support/smart - home/security - advisories/(https://www.bosch - security.com/us/en/service/support/smart - home/security - advisories/) 🔗 Proof]	Bosch regularly conducts security audits and releases firmware updates to address any potential vulnerabilities. Only a few minor ones have been disclosed.
Prior attacks	Rare	[- security.com/us/en/service/support/smart - home/security - advisories/(https://www.bosch - security.com/us/en/service/support/smart - home/security - advisories/) 🔗 Proof]	There have been very few actual attacks on the Bosch Smart Home Controller II, thanks to its security features.
Updatability	Very common	[- security.com/us/en/service/support/smart - home/software - updates/(https://www.bosch - security.com/us/en/service/support/smart - home/software - updates/) 🔗 Proof]	Bosch frequently releases firmware updates to improve functionality, add new features, and enhance security, which can be easily installed via the Bosch Smart Home App.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Partial	[- security.com/us/en/service/support/smart - home/integration - options/(https://www.bosch - security.com/us/en/service/support/smart - home/integration - options/) 🔗 Proof]	Integrates with some popular smart home ecosystems like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, but integration scope may be limited.
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	[- security.com/us/en/service/support/smart - home/security - features/(https://www.bosch - security.com/us/en/service/support/smart - home/security - features/) 🔗 Proof]	Utilizes industry - standard encryption protocols such as TLS for data transmission between the controller, connected devices, and the cloud.
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	[- security.com/us/en/service/support/smart - home/privacy - policy/(https://www.bosch - security.com/us/en/service/support/smart - home/privacy - policy/) 🔗 Proof]	User data, including device configurations and usage statistics, stored on Bosch's servers is encrypted to safeguard user privacy.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Full	[- security.com/us/en/service/support/smart - home/account - management/(https://www.bosch - security.com/us/en/service/support/smart - home/account - management/) 🔗 Proof]	Users can manage device settings, add or remove connected devices, and configure access rights for different family members through their account.
Authentication	Secure	[- security.com/us/en/service/support/smart - home/security - features/(https://www.bosch - security.com/us/en/service/support/smart - home/security - features/) 🔗 Proof]	Employs multi - factor authentication options including password - based and optional two - factor authentication (e.g., SMS verification) for enhanced security.
Brute-force protection	Exist	[- security.com/us/en/service/support/smart - home/security - features/(https://www.bosch - security.com/us/en/service/support/smart - home/security - features/) 🔗 Proof]	Implements account lockout policies after a certain number of failed login attempts to prevent brute - force attacks.
Event logging	Access event logged	[- security.com/us/en/service/support/smart - home/security - features/(https://www.bosch - security.com/us/en/service/support/smart - home/security - features/) 🔗 Proof]	Logs all access events related to account logins, device access, and configuration changes.
Passwords	Require change after setup with complexity requirements	[- security.com/us/en/service/support/smart - home/account - setup/(https://www.bosch - security.com/us/en/service/support/smart - home/account - setup/) 🔗 Proof]	Passwords must meet complexity criteria like minimum length, combination of letters, numbers, and special characters. Users are prompted to change passwords periodically.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property	Details
Operating System & App	Custom - developed Bosch Smart Home operating system (Companion App: Bosch Smart Home App)
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: • GPU:
Memory & Storage	Memory: • Storage:
Power, Battery & Charging	Battery: • Power: • Charging:
Display & Camera	Display: • Camera:
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: • Connectivity:
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: Approx. 110 x 70 x 35 mm (L x W x H) • Mass: Approx. 200 g