If you're looking to modernize your abode with app-enabled lights or accessories, do you need to incorporate a smart home hub into the mix? What do they do?

Smart products are everywhere you look these days. Wander the aisles of any brick-and-mortar (or online) retailer and you’ll probably see numerous smart devices designed to make living your best life ...

If you're starting a smart home from scratch, you can skip getting a hub.

Arlo makes some of the most popular smart home cameras. They’re reliable, easy to install, and supported by platforms such as Apple Home, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa. Many of its best devices fall ...

A recent iOS 26 code leak has unveiled details about Apple’s forthcoming smart home device, the Home Hub. This innovative product is expected to play a central role in Apple’s smart home strategy, ...

SmartThings remains the easiest path to a DIY smart home, but there’s little to be gained—and a lot of pain to endured—from upgrading from the second-generation hub. Samsung SmartThings has been the ...

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