Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Coolblue Belgium vs GHome Smart
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Coolblue Belgium |  GHome Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €87 | $9.99 |
| Hub required | YesHas it | No |
| Energy reporting | No | YesHas it |
| Warranty | 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Markets | BE | US |
| Subscription per month | €14.99 | Not confirmed |
| Security update period | 3 years | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- GHome Smart scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.0.
- Hub required: only Coolblue Belgium.
- Energy reporting: only GHome Smart.
- Warranty is higher at Coolblue Belgium: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only Coolblue Belgium offers Chat, Phone.
- Support channels: only GHome Smart offers Community.
- Device types: only Coolblue Belgium offers Hub, Blinds.
- Device types: only GHome Smart offers Trv.
- Ecosystems: only Coolblue Belgium offers Homekit, Smartthings.
- Markets: only Coolblue Belgium offers BE.
Our verdict on each
Coolblue Belgium
Coolblue Belgium suits Belgian households that want one local shop for robot vacuums, air treatment and security cameras, with a 30-day returns window behind every purchase. It suits buyers who value breadth, local delivery and in-country support over a narrow range or a subscription-based plan.
GHome Smart
GHome Smart suits homeowners and renters who want broad smart home and security coverage without a hub or a paid plan. It scores 9.3 overall, with cameras from $23.99 and a range starting at $9.99.
Score breakdown
| Area | Coolblue Belgium | GHome Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0Entry pricing at €199 and a flagship at €1,199 place both ends of the range within reach. | 9.8HigherEntry pricing starts at $9.99 and cameras at $23.99, well under the site entry median of €127.49. |
| Offer | 9.0HigherThe flagship pairs 42,000 Pa suction with a self empty dock, a 10.5 mm mop lift and Lidar mapping. | 8.8No hub needed, no installation, and First month cloud storage and SD card recording keep running costs close to the hardware price. |
| Trust | 9.0Sold by Coolblue België N.V., founded in 1999, based in BE, with support on email, chat and phone. | Not confirmed |
Pick Coolblue Belgium if, pick GHome Smart if
Pick Coolblue Belgium if hub required and warranty matter most.
Pick GHome Smart if cost and energy reporting matter most.
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SmartWings reviewSources behind this comparison
Coolblue Belgium
- coolblue.be: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
GHome Smart
- ghomesmart.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Coolblue Belgium | GHome Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Home security cameras | 1 of 75 | 16 of 75 |
| Security cameras without a subscription | 1 of 53 | 10 of 53 |
| Video doorbells | 1 of 54 | 13 of 54 |
| Smart locks | 1 of 42 | 9 of 42 |
| Smart thermostats | 1 of 24 | 5 of 24 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | GHome Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Device types | Thermostat, Lighting, Hub, Plug, Sensor, Blinds | Plug, Lighting, Thermostat, Trv, Sensor |
| Protocols | Zigbee, Wi fi | Wi fi, Zigbee |
| Ecosystems | Alexa, Google, Homekit, SmartthingsCovers more | Alexa, Google |
| Legal entity | Coolblue België N.V. | GhomeSmart GROUP CO..LTD |
| Headquarters | Belgium | Hong Kong |
| Founded | 1999 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Help centre, Community |
Air treatment
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | GHome Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Robot vacuum, Stick, Handheld | Camera, Video doorbell, Smart lock, Smoke alarm |
| Reference models | Dreame D20 Pro Plus, Dreame L10s Ultra Gen 3 Set, eufy Omni E35, Dreame X60 Pro Ultra Complete Gray | Not confirmed |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | 250 | Not confirmed |
| Room size (m²) | 45 to 81 | Not confirmed |
| Filter types | Hepa h13, Carbon, Ioniser | Not confirmed |
| Filter cost per year | €36.99 | Not confirmed |
| Filter change interval | 6 to 36 months | Not confirmed |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | 22 | Not confirmed |
| Extraction per day (l/day) | 30 | Not confirmed |
| Extraction test conditions | Condensation dehumidifier, minimum working temperature 15 °C | Not confirmed |
| Water tank (l) | 6 | Not confirmed |
| Power use (W) | 20 to 60 | Not confirmed |
| Mobile app | Yes | Not confirmed |
Coffee machines
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | GHome Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Bean to cup, Pod, Drip, Grinder | Not confirmed |
| Entry price | €199 | Not confirmed |
| Flagship price | €1,199 | Not confirmed |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15 | Not confirmed |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Milk system | Auto frother | Not confirmed |
| Boiler type | Thermoblock | Not confirmed |
| Pod system | Nespresso original | Not confirmed |
| Capacity (l) | 2.6 | Not confirmed |
| Power (W) | 2,300 | Not confirmed |
| Spare parts shop | Yes | Not confirmed |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | GHome Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking programmes | 4 | Not confirmed |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Yes | Not confirmed |
Home security
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | GHome Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €49.99 | $23.99 |
| Professional monitoring | Not confirmed | No |
| Local storage | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | Diy | Diy |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 30 days |
| Free features | Recording to microSD card, base station or hard drive without a subscription, plus app live view and motion alerts | First month cloud storage and SD card recording |
| Top resolution | 4k | 4k |
| Power source | Battery, Wired, PoeCovers more | Wired |
| Installation required | Not confirmed | No |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | GHome Smart | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription per month | €14.99highest quarter | Not confirmed | €2.00 |
| Security update period | 3 yearsabove the median | Not confirmed | 2.5 years |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 1 yearlowest quarter | 2 years |
Median across 34 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Coolblue Belgium
Pros
- The camera listing covers recording to microSD card, a base station or a hard drive without a subscription, plus app live view and motion alerts, and local storage is offered.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, and a spare parts shop keeps brushes, filters and mop pads orderable after purchase.
- Floor care spans robot vacuum, stick and handheld, so a robot vacuum can be bought alongside a stick or handheld vacuum in the same order.
Cons
- Floor care stops at robot vacuum, stick and handheld, so a buyer who wants an upright or wet-dry vacuum has to shop elsewhere.
- The app carries no energy reporting, so household energy use has to be measured elsewhere.
- A hub is required before bridges speak zigbee and wi fi, so smart home buyers pay for extra hardware before the first device goes in.
GHome Smart
Pros
- No hub is needed and installation is not required, so devices work once plugged in.
- Cameras start at $23.99 and the wider range at $9.99, under the site entry median of €127.49.
- Local storage is supported, and First month cloud storage and SD card recording keeps recording going early on.
Cons
- Professional monitoring is not offered, so nothing watches the house when an alarm sounds.
- Devices run on wi fi and zigbee only, so there is no Matter route into a mixed-brand home.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community, with no phone line listed.
Who each suits
Coolblue Belgium
Who it suits
- Belgian households replacing a vacuum or a purifier who want delivery, returns and support handled by one local operation.
- Camera buyers who want recording to microSD card, a base station or a hard drive without a subscription.
- Shoppers whose floor care shortlist is robot vacuum, stick or handheld, the types this range covers.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want upright or wet-dry vacuums, since floor care here covers robot vacuum, stick and handheld only.
- Shoppers outside Belgium, since Coolblue Belgium delivers only to Belgian addresses.
GHome Smart
Who it suits
- Renters and homeowners adding cameras and small devices on a budget
- Households already set up with Alexa or Google
- Anyone wanting local recording without paying for a plan
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers planning a Matter-based mixed-brand home, where Aqara or SONOFF fit better
- Shoppers who want professional alarm response from a plan
- Readers focused on lighting and blinds, where Lutron covers more of that range
Current offers
GHome Smart
Current offer
Discount code
10% off your first order: 10%
Discount code from the newsletter signup popup on the homepage, applied to the first purchase
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Coolblue Belgium | GHome Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Coolblue Belgium
What does the cheapest robot vacuum cost at Coolblue Belgium?+
The lowest robot vacuum price is €199, and the top of the range is €1,199. Reference models are named at each end of the list, so the gap between the two prices buys hardware rather than a subscription. Neither figure renews after the purchase.
Is the flagship robot vacuum worth more than the entry model?+
The step up from entry at €199 buys a self empty dock, Lidar mapping and a mop pad that lifts 10.5 mm, on a machine that pulls 42,000 Pa and stands 8.9 cm tall. Buyers who already know they want a dock and a mop lift should go straight to the flagship.
GHome Smart
What does GHome Smart cost to get started?+
Prices start at $9.99 across the whole range, and the camera collection begins at $23.99. That sits under the site entry median of €127.49, so a small setup of a few devices is cheap to try and easy to extend later without renegotiating anything.
Do I need a hub or an installer?+
No hub is required and installation is not required, so devices in plug, lighting and thermostat connect on their own over wi fi and zigbee. That suits renters and anyone who does not want cabling pulled through a house or a visit from a tradesperson just to get sensors paired.
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