Bosch Smart Home Controller II (Zigbee Hub)

Classification

Bosch Smart Home Controller II (Zigbee Hub)
Classification
Grade	A-
Calculator version	1
Classification date	2025-10-17
Information
Name	Bosch Smart Home Controller II
Brand by Parent	Bosch by Robert Bosch GmbH
Generation	2nd (Smart Home Controller II indicates the second generation)
Model(s)	Bosch Smart Home Controller II
Release date	2018-09-01
Type/Category	Smart Home Controller
Website	[- 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/)]
Status	In sale
More
Dimensions	Approx. 110 x 70 x 35 mm (L x W x H)
Mass	Approx. 200 g
Operating system	Custom - developed Bosch Smart Home operating system
Companion App	Bosch Smart Home App
CPU
GPU
Memory
Storage
Battery
Power
Charging
Display
Camera
Sound
Connectivity

Device
Criterion	Value	Proof(s)	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/)]	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/)]	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/)]	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/)]	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	2

System
Criterion	Value	Proof(s)	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/)]	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/)]	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/)]	User data, including device configurations and usage statistics, stored on Bosch's servers is encrypted to safeguard user privacy.
Category score	2

User Authentication
Criterion	Value	Proof(s)	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/)]	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/)]	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/)]	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/)]	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/)]	Passwords must meet complexity criteria like minimum length, combination of letters, numbers, and special characters. Users are prompted to change passwords periodically.
Category score	1

Grade	A-