Most Wi-Fi bridges are wholly utilitarian. They do absolutely nothing except transport data from a Bluetooth, Zigbee, or Z-Wave device to your Wi-Fi network. Boring! With the SwitchBot Hub 2, ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. From security cameras that offer automatic cloud backups, to speakers you can control using your voice, there are several devices that can ...

Easily the biggest pain point to a smart home is setting it up. Weighing the pros and cons of each platform; deciphering the various different IoT protocols; setting up a smart hub to connect all your ...

Japanese budget smart home device maker SwitchBot debuted its second-generation hub on Wednesday at CES. The Hub 2 is a Matter-over-Wi-Fi-compatible hub that connects the company’s Bluetooth-powered ...

Aeotec announced a brand-new SmartThings-compatible hub at the IFA tradeshow in Berlin that’s sure to disappoint smart home enthusiasts with lots of Z-Wave devices. The Smart Home Hub 2 supports ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Aeotec announced its Smart Home Hub 2 at the IFA tech show this week, marking the end of an era. The ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Setting up smart home automations can feel overwhelming, and at times, downright ridiculous. You might wonder if you really need a machine ...