All four of our SmartHub VPN routers do the same core job: they connect through a UK residential IP so your devices behave exactly as they would at home, letting you watch BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Sky and more from anywhere in the world. Where they differ is the setup they suit best — your home size, whether you travel with it, and whether you already run a mesh system.
This guide breaks down the differences so you can pick the right one with confidence. If you're still unsure after reading, message us on WhatsApp and we'll point you to the right one.
Most people — the SmartHub Home is the all-rounder. Compact, fast and wireless, it suits the majority of homes and still travels easily if needed.
If you travel often — the SmartHub Travel is purpose-built to be packed away and moved, with retractable antennas and a rugged enclosure designed for life on the road.
For larger homes or heavy use — the SmartHub Pro offers faster VPN processing, stronger Wi-Fi and better coverage for more devices.
If you already have a mesh system or access points — the SmartHub Core slots into your existing network so every device gets the VPN, with no Wi-Fi of its own.
The SmartHub Home is our all-rounder and the right choice for most people. It's a secure, fast wireless VPN router, compact enough to slip into a bag when travelling or heading abroad, striking a balance between portability and performance.
It works equally well on a fixed broadband line or a mobile connection, and covers a typical home or apartment comfortably. If you want one reliable router for watching UK TV abroad and you're not running a mesh system, start here.
Speed: up to 500Mbps
Best for: most homes, apartments and holiday homes; anyone who wants a straightforward, do-everything router.
The SmartHub Travel is engineered to be a powerful yet compact travel device. Its retractable antennas are space-efficient for travel-friendly storage, while the patterned enclosure is eye-catching and designed for effective heat dissipation.
Functionally it's very similar to the Home — it'll run on fixed broadband or a mobile connection just the same — so the real reason to choose it is the build. If you're regularly packing your router away and moving it between locations, a motorhome, or frequent trips, the Travel is made to take the knocks and stow neatly.
Speed: up to 500Mbps
Best for: motorhomes and campervans, frequent travellers, and anyone who moves their router around a lot. See our guide to watching UK TV in a motorhome across Europe.
The SmartHub Pro combines faster VPN processing, improved Wi-Fi performance, enhanced security and stronger wireless coverage for a faster, more reliable network. It's built for high-performance use, delivering the speed and reliability needed for the most demanding setups.
Choose the Pro if you have a larger home, lots of connected devices, or you simply want the best possible speed and coverage. It does the same job as the Home, just with more headroom.
Speed: up to 900Mbps
Best for: larger homes, households with many devices, and anyone who wants top performance.
The SmartHub Core is an Ethernet-only VPN router engineered for networks that already have dedicated Wi-Fi access points or a mesh system. Placed inline between your existing router and your Wi-Fi access points or mesh, every device on your network automatically benefits from the VPN — with no additional setup.
Important to know: the Core has no Wi-Fi of its own. It's only the right choice if you already have a mesh system (Google Nest, Deco, Eero, Orbi and the like) or separate access points to broadcast the Wi-Fi. If you don't, choose the Home, Pro or Travel instead. See our guide to using a VPN with a Wi-Fi mesh system.
Speed: up to 900Mbps
Best for: homes that already run a mesh system or dedicated access points.
Whichever you choose, every SmartHub connects through a genuine UK residential IP — the key to reliable UK streaming abroad — and arrives pre-configured, ready to plug in and use.
If you'd like a hand choosing, message us on WhatsApp or visit the shop to see all four.
