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
Ryan Mandigo
Ryan Mandigo is an award-winning professional broker associate with Omni Real Estate. Originally a native of New Hampshire, his love of real estate began 30+ years ago while swinging a hammer on a framing crew. He has always had a strong passion for helping people, whether it be assisting a couple in purchasing their first home, finding a home that fits a growing family's needs, or downsizing for those with an empty nest. He strives to build strong personal and professional relationships with being a true believer in the power of positive thinking and always willing to lend a helping hand.
He is also a co-founder and board member of the Swing Fore the Kids organization. A local charity that is 100% nonprofit and their sole purpose is to help needy children and young adults within Horry County communities. He finds great satisfaction and pleasure in seeing how working hard for a great cause and raising funds can help others in need. He is also on the Board of Directors for the Waccamaw Youth Center in Conway, where their mission is to provide at-risk youth "A Place To Call Home"
When he is not working, he enjoys music, working around the home, spending time with family and friends, turning wrenches on vintage vehicles, getting some wind therapy on the Harley or chilling with their dogs.
Some quotes he lives by - "Do what you like and like what you do" - "You have to be odd to be number one" - "Dreams don't work unless you do" And one of his favorites. "Positive and enthusiastic thinking in all you do"
