Choosing the right smart home devices can be insane, especially with so many on the market. And, while consolidating these devices with a smart home hub is a great way to stay on top of the smart devices already in your home, finding the best smart home hubs is a daunting task in itself.
Here are a few excellent ways to find the best smart home hub for your household.
Choose your smart hub based on your needs
Every homeowner's needs are different. Some have a slew of connected devices such as smart speakers, smart televisions and other entertainment devices hooked up to their hub and require a voice assistant with a specific set of features.
Likewise, another homeowner may have more basic needs such as security cameras, utility monitoring and help keeping up with the grocery list via smart fridge. They may only need a quick reminder from an app on their phone, and a quick tap of the finger without many add-ons.
When choosing your smart hubs, be sure to really analyze what's important to you. You'll also want to consider the security settings within each hub and what types of security settings sit best with your comfort of use.
Choosing to make your home a smart home doesn't have to be an alarming chore. Just take a little time to assess your needs and the features you'd like to have, and you're well on your way to a more convenient home lifestyle.
About the Author
Diana Hellman
Diana Hellman's passion for Larchmont inspires her more than 20 year real estate practice. As a certified buyer's representative, "The development of a solid and trusting relationship with my buyers and sellers is what I strive for." This success, primarily built on client referrals and repeat business, comes from her knowledge of what makes Larchmont unique: it's school system, recreational facilities, services and the special qualities that pervade this village's atmosphere. A former educator with a background in psychology, Diana knows that people don't want a sales pitch, but rather reliable, timely information. She and her husband have been residents of Larchmont for over 40 years. Her 3 children have attended the Mamaroneck Public Schools. She can give you expert advice with the sale or purchase of your home. Awards/Distinctions Multi-million dollar club- Westchester Board of Realtors International Diamond Society (8 million plus in sales), 5-Star agent in 2024. Gold Award- WBR (5-8 million dollars in sales) Silver Award – WBR (3-5 million dollars in sales) Memberships National Association of Realtors New York State Association of Realtors Westchester Board of Realtors Westchester Multiple Listing Service Community Former executive board member of the Central School Former selection school delegate for election of school board candidates Former executive board member of the Friends of the Emelin Theatre Former executive board member of the League of Women Voters