Yes it does, and other forum members use one.
Its very easy to set up as it has BT VDSL as an option.
It also works with BT TV, should you have that package.
You cannot use it if you have BT Digital Voice, as that needs the Smart Hub 2.
FAQs
Can I replace BT hub 2 with my own router? ›
Re: Replacing BT Smart Hub 2
If you have Digital Voice then you must keep the SH2 as the first device but can connect a router to it and use the router to do your hard work. If you have FTTC or GFast then as above. If you have Fibre 100/500/900 then you should be OK connecting the TP-Link router directly to the ONT.
If you are still in contract call customer services 0800 800150 to get a replacement.
Are there two versions of BT Smart Hub 2? ›There were two different versions of the BT Home Hub 2.0: v2. 0A (2.0 Type A), manufactured by Thomson, and v2. 0B (2.0 Type B), manufactured by Gigaset Communications (now Sagem Communications, Sagem having acquired Gigaset's broadband business in July 2009).
Can I get a new BT home hub for free? ›Does BT replace old routers for free? You'll get a new BT router for free if you sign up for a new deal or if you extend your existing contract and have an older model. However, if you want to get a new router without changing deals or feel your current router is faulty, you'll need to contact BT and ask for one.
How to improve BT Smart Hub 2? ›Position your Hub in the middle of your premises
If you put your Hub in a central location, you'll reduce the number of walls slowing down your signal. Your Hub sends the wi-fi signal out in all directions so positioning it is as close to the centre as possible means you can get better wi-fi in more places.
The Smarthub 2 is currently the latest BT offering. It has better WiFi performance than the older device. The latest Plusnet Hub Two is based on the Smarthub 2. The Smarthub 2 has one downside, which is that you cannot separate the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands.
Do you have to pay for a new BT Hub? ›The brand new BT Smart Hub comes free when you're new to BT and sign up for a BT Infinity Broadband contract. This next-gen router has the most powerful signal of all its broadband rivals, ensuring a connection that's faster and even more stable.
Can I change my BT Hub? ›Re: Upgrading an old BT Hub with a new BT Hub
You can change the new hub to have the same SSid (name) and password if you want to keep them so that you do not need to set a new connection all your devices.
Hubs are not periodically replaced, they are only replaced when technology dictates a different version of hub is required or if they go faulty. You might be able to negotiate a replacement hub at contract renewal, but as you have said, if it ain't broke why fix it.
Will there be a BT Smart Hub 3? ›Re: BT Smart Hub 3, does it exist? The Smart hub 3 does exist, but only for BT Business customers at the moment. Whether it will be released for consumer customers remains to be seen. https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2023/07/isp-bt-launch-uk-business-smart-hub-3-router-and-compl...
How do I update my BT Smart Hub 2? ›
From the app, select Settings and then Firmware Status. The current firmware version number is displayed together with the "Last Updated" time and date, select Check for Updates. If an update is available there will be an option to Update Firmware, select this and follow the instructions.
What is the newest BT hub? ›The Smart Hub 2 comes included when you buy or upgrade to BT Plus with Complete Wi-Fi. It's our smartest hub yet and is future-proofed to deliver fast speeds throughout the home.
Can I replace my BT router with a better one? ›Yes, as long as it's compatible with our broadband service.
How much does a BT Smart Hub 2 cost? ›BT are quoting approx £15 per month to 'upgrade' to Smarthub 2 with a Wifi disc. That's £180 a year. You can but a boxed unused Smarthub 2 and Wifi disc for £40 on Ebay.
Is it worth upgrading my BT router? ›It would seem that router already has WiFi rated at 1733 Mbps on 5 GHz band and 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz band and is compatible with TP-Link's OneMesh. So unless you have devices that are compatible with WiFi6 then there's not much point in upgrading at present.
Can I use my own router on BT? ›Yes, as long as it's compatible with our broadband service.
Do I have to use BT Smart Hub 2? ›The only time a BT Hub is absolutely necessary is for those that have DV ( digital voice ) and wish to keep using it , if DV isn't an issue , many BT customers use third party routers and get the speed of the product they purchase.
Can you use BT Smart Hub 2 with other providers? ›BT Smarthub works only on BT/EE/Plusnet.
Can I use a different hub with BT? ›If you're upgrading to Fibre 1 and you have one of these Hubs, we'll give you a new Hub with your order. The BT Smart Hub and BT Home Hub 5, Hub 4 and Hub 3 will also work with normal (ADSL) broadband. So if you later move to an area that doesn't have Fibre, you'll still be able to use it.