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SwitchBot Hub 3 bridges devices into Matter, adds sensors, buttons, and scene control. It’s the kind of smart home hub I hope Apple makes.

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The Aqara G410 Doorbell Camera works with HomeKit Secure Video, Matter, and more while doubling as a smart home hub.

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Amazon Alexa and Google Home are great control centers to navigate your new smart home, but they aren't absolute necessities. Here are other ways to make your home smarter. John Carlsen has more than ...

Samsung’s latest smart home hub piles on features—including unique tools like a wireless phone charger and an onboard action button—making for an affordable and easy-to-use smart home solution. It’s ...

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If you don’t already have a strong smart home hub, the Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 can kill two birds with one stone. Describing the Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 as just another video doorbell is ...