Quick tips for choosing the best smart hub for your home

by Bill and Aby Brooks, REALTORS® 11/20/2022

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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
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Bill and Aby Brooks, REALTORS®

Aby’s understanding of excellent customer service stems from her extensive professional background. Prior to earning her real estate license in 2005, along with her college degree that focuses on business and engineering, Aby was the head of purchasing, inventory and quality assurance for an OEM medical and aerospace manufacturing company. Known by her clients and fellow realtors for her tenacity, honesty, integrity, and attention to detail, as a full-time realtor, she is also appreciated for her quick response to her client’s needs. Aby has been an avid horse rider and owner since the age of eight, with her husband Billas a local firefighter/EMT they are very active within the community. Bill served as a US Army Airborne Ranger in 75th Ranger Regiment, he is a combat-wounded veteran who was awarded a Purple Heart. Bill's background as facility Manager for an International metals company and as a firefighter/EMT gives him the experience, attention to detail and the desire to go above and beyond to serve his customers. The Brooks' serve on the board of a local non-profit (501c3) that gives back to the veterans, first responders and their families. The Brooks family resides on their small ranch in Manatee County. Aby& Bill excel in all types of real estate and their passion is helping people. “We genuinely like people, growing up in Sarasota and Manatee counties and now raising our own family here, it is an absolute pleasure to share our growing area with newcomers and reminisce with longtime residents. Our area has so much to offer and it is our business to help folks buy and sell their own piece of paradise.”