The Smart Home Hub's Core Dilemma: Local Control vs. Cloud Dependency

Published on March 16, 2025, 10:21 a.m.

The promise of the smart home is one of effortless automation—a house that understands your routines and safeguards your privac…

The Prosumer Hub Explained: Why "Local Control" Is the Future of Smart Homes

Published on March 16, 2025, 1:53 p.m.

For the past decade, the smart home has run on a simple promise: convenience managed by the cloud. But as the market matures, u…

The Hub in the Age of Matter: Why Zigbee & Z-Wave Still Need a Translator

Published on March 16, 2025, 12:10 p.m.

In the modern smart home, the "hub" has become a confusing concept. A decade ago, it was simple: you *needed* a central brain t…

Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) with Alexa Voice Remote Pro: The Ultimate Streaming and Smart Home Hub

Published on Dec. 11, 2024, 4 p.m.

Take a moment to look at the command center of your home. For many of us, it’s the kitchen counter or the refrigerator door. It…

The Tower of Babel in Your Living Room: Why Smart Homes Are Broken, and the Engineering Philosophy to Fix Them

Published on March 16, 2025, 11:27 a.m.

It started, as it often does, with a simple, beautiful idea. "When the last person leaves the house," I declared to my new smar…

Ezlo Plus Smart Home Hub: Unify Your Smart Home with Zigbee & Z-Wave

Published on March 16, 2025, 2:06 p.m.

Take a moment to survey the modern, connected home. A soft glow from a smart bulb responds to a voice command. A thermostat int…