3 products reviewed

Smart Home

Hubs, controllers, and the glue that ties your smart home together. Platform-agnostic picks.

How we pick

Every product is evaluated on real-world performance, value for money, ease of setup, and long-term reliability. We flag subscription requirements upfront and prioritize products that respect your wallet after purchase.

Amazon Echo HubBest Overall

Amazon Echo Hub

Amazon

4.3 (6,200)

$150

Make it easy: Mount it on your wall and tap the screen to control your lights, locks, thermostat, and cameras. Like a tablet that only does one job, and does it well.
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Aqara Hub M2Budget Pick

Aqara Hub M2

Aqara

4.3 (3,200)

$40

Make it easy: Plug it in and start adding inexpensive door sensors, motion detectors, and temperature monitors to your phone. Works with Siri, Alexa, and Google.
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Samsung SmartThings Hub

Samsung SmartThings Hub

Samsung

4 (4,500)

$70

Make it easy: It connects all your different smart devices into one app so you can control and automate everything from a single place. Look for the Aeotec version (~$35) if buying new.
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