Smart Home Hub or Nah? When and How to Use a Hub

[@SmartHomeSolver]

I know I’m just scratching the surface on hubs but I hope this bridges some gaps to more advanced automations I will be doing soon. Ferris Bueller had some pretty impressive automations for a high school senior. I wonder what his smart home set up would look like... 🤔

[@laultimaverdad1187]

Hi friend. I hear Samsung will abandon Smarthing. Have you heard this news?

[@SmartHomeSolver]

I haven't heard that. Where did you hear that?

[@IAmZen_007]

I use Fibaro and it can almost connect with everything

[@hyunpang8267]

Which IR blaster do you recommend smartthings integration

[@Saintathantwinpeaks]

@@SmartHomeSolver It transpired Samsung only walked away from the hardware manufacturing. Fleetwood Mac: "The 'rumours', that Samsung said we could all "go your own way", only proved partially correct."

[@MrMtrent5]

like the features, setup was difficult for some of my devices (August Door lock, kzbin.infoUgkxhB5YOMNj04GuoAosExygP4cH-dKeb4aB Bose speaker)... but all switches and outlets (5), thermostat, tankless water heater. Unfortunately all I can do is turn on/off Bose. It doesn't support volume or changing channels, but I believe that is due to the particular speaker I have.... Worth getting if you already have other devices to use it with... I don't sit around and ask Alexa questions much so that doesn't really matter to me....

[@paullaviolette2610]

Thanks for showing great videos instead of sitting there and flailing your hands around like most annoying KZbinrs are doing now.

[@JannyMaha]

You can also use these as a wifi extender. I'm using 3 hubs as such until I am able to get more devices. My stove and range will go out soon, so that'll be my next big smart investment. I've had my washer and dryer for 12 years, but I feel they still have at least 10 years left on them. Maytags are awesome like that 👌 I just hope I can get that same lifespan with a smart appliance.

[@FunkyMunkyman69]

This guy is brilliant very informative info have followed

[@thejarvisfamily7796]

I love smart stuff so I love your vids!.

[@kevinsuriel8935]

Can you make a video of how to use it?

[@andys4266]

Reed, any tips on how to add a Wifi device, in my case a GE Wifi Switch, to Smartthings hub? Is that even possible?

[@cbg1992]

Hello. what is different between SmartThings WiFi and SmartThings Hub V3? If I want to lock and unlock the gate with my phone, do I need hub or wifi? Thank you

[@jgust]

Could you test The ikea trådfri smart bulbs and how they compare to more expensive smart lights?

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Sure! I have a list open and I wrote that down. There are a few other good inexpensive bulbs that I will throw into the mix soon as well. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@tonyclif1]

Smart Home Solver , haha, shouldn’t that reply have been more like.....sure, I told Alexa, add ikea bulb comparisons to my to do list.

[@skykous8594]

What I've been trying to figure out is, can I use something like the google nest hub or amazon Alexa, ect and connect all my devices to them, then only have the nest/alexa connect to the wifi in order to limit the amount of connected devices to my router?

[@XellosMetallium]

i have kasa smart plugs and i notice my wifi been lagging ever since i add too many smart plugs. it wasn’t the internet because a modem reboot solve the issue right away. is there a hub for smart plugs?

[@lettythebutterfly1440]

I am looking to get a hub which one is the best to buy now and affordable?

[@gendoll5006]

I’m so disappointed with my SmartThings hub. It doesn’t support the few smart devices I have so far! I bought C by GE bulbs and a plug, Govee light strips and a Wyze cam which NONE are supported by the hub! Ugghhhh! I still don’t understand why I need a hub if the devices I have are supported by my voice assistant (Google). I understand it supports Z Wave and Zigbee which are common in a lot of inexpensive smart devices, but our home just isn’t big enough to where I need motion sensors and a bunch of cameras and lights and stuff. I don’t know. I’m just so frustrated. All the research I’ve done and I still don’t understand what I need. Hell my Philips Hue BT bulbs won’t even connect to my Google home OR SmartThings!!! I bought a freaking Philips Hue Bridge hoping the BT bulbs will at least connect to that and then MAYBE I can connect them to my Google Minis but damn, I shouldn’t have to! I’ve just realized that all these devices have issues and the “resolution” to then is to unplug or cut off and plug back in or cut back on, reboot it or do a FACTORY RESET?! That’s all these different devices tell you and if that doesn’t work you’re screwed!! We even doubled our internet speeds just to be able to accommodate building a smarthome, and I feel like my hours and hours of time and research were for nothing. Everything’s just so dang jumbled. 😭😖😭

[@moayoub3104]

So this is not the same as mesh?

[@Drknght4]

Hey Reed, I’m trying to find SmartThings Hub but can’t find it anywhere. Any thoughts?!? Is it being discontinued or getting an update ? Any help will be great.. thnx

[@Pompey193]

Will this change when connected home over IP gets going ?

[@pizzathehut7562]

If I were controlling everything through a smart phone, does the hub need to be in range of the smart phone? Or can I put the hub in my media distribution panel via spare ethernet port in the basement switch/router and use smartphone anywhere else in the house via wifi to turn the lights on anywhere?

[@ricardoromo96]

If I start buying smart stuff to only use with Google Assitant and later want to integrate SmartThings hub... do I need to buy switches/cameras/bulbs that specifically " work with SmartThings" or any Wi-Fi or Z-wave device can be automated with the ST hub?

[@vinhennessy3885]

Just ordered a Samsung Hub v3. Is there any use for v2?

[@evelynsante1466]

Where we can buy the hub master 5000?

[@pathanrageeb]

Google nest mini is hub or not?

[@Saintathantwinpeaks]

No, it is simply a smart speaker.

[@joshx413]

Where can I buy the hubmaster 5000? I'm a little worried it will be updated to the 7500 model not long after I buy the 5000.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

You can guarantee that the new model will be released after the return window ends for your hub master 5000. So I'll give you the link when the next model is almost ready for production.

[@f2f.photography]

Why is the hub $525. I thought it was less than $100.

[@BajaScoob311]

Are you using smart things, classic, or both?

[@SmartHomeSolver]

I've stopped using the classic app. They have made some updates to it lately and it's pretty decent now. Still missing a few minor things but overall it's easier to use.

[@alixsnyder9322]

*I like the old style Echo Dot because it's small also **Newest.Technology**, gives out decent sound and doesn't take up a lot of shelf space if you want to put it on beam in the workshop or shed.*

[@nix4644]

Our house guests are usually my in-laws, so the more annoying I can make it, the less time they stay...win win.

[@Vari210]

Lmao. Big brain time

[@behindthen0thing]

Why not just make it known they aren't welcome in your house

[@ModernDayTech]

WHAT! Still using a tennis ball and string for your car stop? No lasers or smart parking sensors for the SmartHomeSolver family? I'm disappointed, Reed. lol

[@SmartHomeSolver]

I know, I need to step it up in the garage!

[@PrydeWater901]

Using the Wyze camera and phone screen would be overly complicating the process. If it ain’t broke...

[@leeroymlg4692]

@@PrydeWater901 using the phrase "if it ain't broke" doesn't work on this channel. Home automation is overkill in and of itself😂

[@hellojgl]

Thank you for making these videos. I am the only person I know that’s into smart home stuff and I find myself watching a lot of your videos lately

[@amigulus6896]

I just realized yesterday how important hubs are after the internet went out (my router had a problem). Most of my smart devices didn't work and the light was dimmed to 5%. I had no way to change that to 100%. My phone had no internet either, so I had to buy data. This is the first time I experienced this and it made me think a lot.

[@charliesangels4035]

With Samsung, you can use any of their Smart TV's released in or after 2022 as a Hub, and that's what I do now, and it works identically to having a hub, except without needing to buy one (I had the TV before deciding to go smart)

[@newnormal2934]

Home Assistant is by far the best hub i've tried. A little confusing to begin with but once you get your head around it you won't go back.

[@jasonharvey9649]

Thanks for the video, was very comprehensive on why you need a hub ; My question is, if you already have a hub, such as Echo Plus 2nd gen, then you get a smartthings hub, those devices such as Samsung sensors, Axis blinds, that are already managed by the Echo plus thru Zigbee, do you unpair them, then repair them with the new smartthings control instead i.e. you can only have one 'hub' controller ? Also another quick question : Does smarthings allow you to do more with 2019/2020 Samsung TV's, currently you have basic on/off/mute functionality, does smartthings allow you to do more such as selecting a particular app etc.. ?

[@Uhleekuh80]

Hi! Is there a desktop application for SmartThings? I'd much rather control and program everything from my PC than from my phone. Thanks! Aloha 🤙🏽

[@DrakisTV]

Love these because im trying to upgrade to some smart things

[@epaulsenaudio]

My wife and I are getting ready to move into our new house and we're planning on making our first smart home. Your videos have been invaluable for us to learn about different products and if we actually need them or not. Thank you!

[@SmartHomeSolver]

That's great to hear and hope everything goes well in your new home!

[@kerta1n]

I love how I have a SmartThings hub yet have 6 WiFi outlets 😅

[@kerta1n]

Mission accomplished: first heart from a KZbinr By the way, love your videos as they are super helpful, keep up the good work 👌

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thank you! I'm glad to hear they are helpful.

[@OzSteve]

@@SmartHomeSolver Yeah +1 on your videos being helpful. Keep up the great work

[@SmartHomeHASHTAGS]

CodeyPumpkin757 depends where you live. There is 55 in the USA, 8 in the UK and only 3 in Australia (where I live) which doesn’t even include a Samsung SmartThings outlet. How pathetic is that?

[@deathward990]

I recently bought many Smart Home trackers. I do have a Samsung Smart TV 2019 with Smart Things installed. Do I still need to buy the smart hub?

[@AylwinGeorge]

I had connected IKEA Tradfri Dimmer to Smartthings(ST) to control my HUE lights. It worked fine. Two days back by mistake I removed my ST HUB V3 from the APP. However when I set that up by resetting it. The IKEA Dimmer Switch will connect to ST but no button actions are registered in the APP and I am also not able to control anything with these paired IKEA Dimmers. How can I solve this?

[@cyberkyv]

Excelent video, thanks for sharing your experience. I had the doubt of adding a hub or not to my smart home. For a beginner that hub models would be a good investment: Samsung SmartThings Hub 3rd Generation / Philips Hue Smart Hub / Hubitat Elevation Home Automation Hub. Thank's

[@wagnerfontes2]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. You provide a lot of information with interesting examples, in a way that is hard to find elsewhere. I have a lot of plans for automation, but I'm moving by "baby steps". I would love to see a future video on keeping the light constant in a room by combining a curtain and a few light sources, optimizing power usage. E.G. for a reading scene during sunset.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks! That's a good idea about keeping the light constant. I appreciate the suggestion!

[@TomSilver_42]

Biggest benefit of having a hub of some sort I see is that you are independent.. - of whatever screwed the morning of XYZ company's CEO that he decided to dump whole smart things project. - of XYZ's CFO that he decided that customers now have to pay $.10 for every single use of let's say switch, or if they need more than 10 devices. Making you immune to corporate cr@p and greedy decisions.

[@oliverwirkus2844]

Question: there are so-called multi - mode hubs. Can those deal with Zigbee devices and non-Zigbee devices like the Tuya/SmartLife devices I already use? Some expert feedback is very appreciated 😊

[@mohammedgafoor8543]

I have a few questions: 1a) How do Smart hubs actually communicate with devices - do they talk them via your router (assuming they are wifi devices) or do they form a direct connection to the devices themselves? 1b) Following on from 1a, do Hubs create their own "wifi network" that the wifi devices connect to, or do the wifi devices all still connect to your home wifi network. 1c) Also linked to the first two: If you have a mesh wifi system for your home internet, so that all your devices around your house get a good connection, does a smart hub render this redundant for your smart devices (i.e. if the smart hub communicates directly with the devices instead of via your home mesh wifi network). 2) How are devices added to hubs - do the devices first have to be added via the manufacturer's own software, and then linked in to the hub?

[@aclas1969]

Hi. I already have a yeelight hub, a SPC hub, a Xiaomy hub.and several Google home devices. Do Samsung hub or Homey integrate all that hubs? They don’t talk each other and it is very annoying. What do you prefer Samsung smarthings hub or Homey? Thank you

[@plonlego3000]

I have some diveces that works with Tuya app, but dont are compatible with smartthings, Can I do that diveces compatibles with a Hub?

[@anthonybonair8842]

Everything you mentioned can be done in the cloud based smart life app ecosystem. And there are lots of Wi-Fi based devices made to work in smartlife.

[@t1czer]

Works with Google Home and Yeelights?

[@LittleWhole]

gsweater He mentions IFTTT in a lot of previous videos...

[@LittleWhole]

Well, webCoRE doesn’t work on SmartLife... so that’s a dealbreaker for me. I used something very similar to SmartLife, Mi Home, for a very long time. Don’t get me wrong I loved it and it worked great, but the lack of webCoRE support kind of sucks. Also one thing he didn’t mention was that a hub can save your WiFi network... toooooo many smart devices congests your WiFi network... I’m pretty sure WiFi 6 solves this with its UL MU-MIMO but I’m still stuck here on WiFi 5 :/

[@joshnlevinson]

All the things he mentioned also work in smartthings itself without a hub (cloud based). I think this video is completely inaccurate and still don't get the point of a hub.

[@anthonybonair8842]

@@t1czer yes it can be interested with both google home, Alexa, IFTTT, Tmall genie, Tecent xiaowei, DUEROS & rokid.

[@Jasonkindramurphy]

I moved into a home and a hub was left behind. My home apparently has lights,doorbell camera,thermostat, door handle. I contacted the hub manufacturer and apparently it's a paid service?? Can I just get a different hub to use all these things?

[@DanKauk1979]

I'm just starting in the home automation world. I an an Alexa user. What would be the best type of hub to purchase that would allow me to connect switches, Ring cameras, Feit door sensors, etc.? Thanks!

[@elio9207]

Can i use this hub to airthings wave plus?

[@TheBishie]

Thanks for your videos - they have been really helpful! I'm trying to find a hub to start my smart home (currently running on Google rather than Alexa) and am wanting a SmartThings hub upon the recommendations of yourself and many others. However it’s out of stock everywhere (in Canada) and has been for many months. I'm trying to decide if it's worth waiting or to go with another alternative such as Hubitat (I am an IT guy but prefer a more elegant interface / setup process). Any thoughts on this are most welcome! Cheers & thanks again for the excellent content!

[@KingKong-bq7wt]

I got one those free from the city when I was on a short house arrest (for reckless driving 160MPH) I'm and sure glad it's gone, yet you actually want this and are willing to buy it. I think that's crazy but that's your choice and your right. Soon will be smart toilet to tell you when to Pee. I'll wait until it can just take a Piss for me.

[@spitsparrow]

You can only use IF THEN automation features if you have a HUB? is that correct? I simply want to trigger something that says - IF i turn on one device THEN turn on the others. Trying to figure out if i need a HUB for that simple task

[@lornehampel1330]

scenes just seem like groups in alexa? two main reasons for hubs seems to be multiple if conditions and switch variables.

[@wladimir.Quiroz]

Hello. I don't get the idea of a Hub, I mean, I can create scenes (with all the advanced feature that you mentioned) on my phone with Samsung Smarthings. Why would I need to buy another device to do the same? (And by the way a really expensive one)

[@blakealanm]

So, because my better half works 3rd shift and I work 2nd shift, if I were to come home early but I don't want the lights to turn on would I need a hub if the app I'm using to automate my lights for my location isn't working properly to know the difference between night and day to keep the lights off even if I have the automation in the app set to keep the lights off during a sunny day even if I come home?

[@terrychen2508]

Thanks so much for the video, could you do a video on how to turn off the automation such as motion sensors? I currently have my whole home automation set up under Smart Lighting in SmartApps. When I created the virtual device, I don't have the option to choose not to control these Smart Lighting automations. I also have routines set up in google home such as "Shower Time" where it dims my lights, plays music and turns on the fan. But because my Smart Lighting automation is set to turn off the lights after 1 minute, it would either turn ogg the lights or the brightness would go back up if it detects motion, which is very annoying. I'm trying to set it up in a way where I can say o my Google Assistant, "turn off motion sensors" or "shower time" and have the motion automations turned off and lights would stay on.

[@sygadour]

Hi i am in the process to buy a hub and i am looking for the Aeotech smart home hub i would like to know if it is possible to control IP camera Axis M3116-LVE the camera is not wireless is there a trick to make it work?

[@VictorEmilMonteroArbaje]

Hello. My router is giving me wifi speed and conecction problems because i have 20+ wifi smart devices. If get the hub will my router see all my smart devices connected to smartthings as only one device? Or i need to change my wifi router anyways?

[@rvalentino20]

I am thinking about buying a hub (December 2020) but it looks like the smarthings hub is sold out and I am hearing rumors of there not being more, which hubs work with the smartthings app?

[@andyz3925]

So basically a Smart-things Hub is used in place of a traditional router? Hope so. Ever since I bumped up my internet speed to 200mbps it appears my current Router isnt able to handle it.

[@risco1974]

Watching this video after dumping wink and his subscription BS.

[@G-P-E-N]

Can the wifi hub with Plume be used ONLY as a hub for smart home? I have a brand new router that I really like and I don't want to use the wifi router part of the ST hub. Can that be done? Thank you!

[@Patriots2004]

is it possible to add motion detectors in different locations of the house that it triggered would turn on the Samsung frame TV? This particular TV shows art on the display what he great to have a showing the art before you walk into the particular room with the frame tv

[@alexpetroff9397]

what about switch bot do they have a good powerful app like this that would have the agility to create advanced automations. I simply cant afford the smartthings one any suggestions or alterative?

[@Video-ls7gy]

You never said any about control wifi AND IR units at the same time via button. The hub you show, did not have IR

[@khiz5755]

I have added a second bridge to control outdoor lights but now cant use it with google home automation because my indoor one is registered with hue account...this is such a disappointment..any idea if samsung bridge could help with this scenario ?

[@camolotrzr4204]

Probably a dumb question but is a cellphone necessary, I don't have, never did or like cellphones ?

[@sqm2009]

Can i control the hub by connecting by Bluetooth. The Internet is not available for my project and no WiFi modem ?

[@JorgeCalder]

Wow. Finally a simple and straight to the point explanation of the real benefits of having a smart hub. Your videos are the best. Can I make the Wyze door sensors work with the SmartThings hub? Can you explain to us in a separate video all the benefits on why we would want to flash devices such as sonoff ones with Tasmota as opposed to using their skill in Alexa? I love the fact that you read and reply to our comments. Looking Forward. Thank you.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks I appreciate it! Yes you can get the Wyze door sensors to work with SmartThings but you need to use Virtual Switches. It's a few extra steps but once you get it set up then it works well. I have a few Wyze sensors connected using IFTTT to the Virtual Switches and besides the slight delay it's worked great. Also thanks for the suggestion about flashing devices. I'll look into doing that.

[@danielshaw1504]

If I buy a smartthings hub will it colate all my smart stuff across all the apps in one place because I have stuff that isn't compatible with smarthings app on my phone??

[@moseskings3720]

Hey man thanks alot you have been of great help on me setting up my smarthome. I also wanted to know whats the difference between a 2nd gen hub and the new one?? I was considering bying a used one due to my budget and from what am seeing the 2nd gen is relatively cheap

[@klaneos666]

Can the Smart Things Hub also work as a WiFi to RF interface? i.e. control an RF fan or RF blinds.

[@robertbankhead8661]

Great thoughts, now let’s talk about garage automation!

[@gdumaguing]

Question though, how many hubs do i need? Just 1 for the entire house? Floor?

[@lynchscouter]

Hi thanks for the video :) One basic question: is it true that hub can take over the need of connecting the smart device to the wifi instead it can be connected directly to the hub and save the wifi traffic?

[@Fdesouza]

Unfortunately, Samsung smartthings was discontinued.

[@davefk]

As a newbie, would a hub save you from having to reconnect all your devices should your home router change? And can an old router be used as a hub that is connected to say, my home Virgin router?

[@HifiCentret]

Old question I know. But power users typically change the SSID (name) and password of the wifi from the default provided by the ISP - if not right down use their own equipment. That way equipment using wifi directly just reconnect without any trouble - some times there's an app on the phone that needs to be aware of a new local IP address but that's about it. That said gateways has many benefits - and even dumb ones as Tuya, eWeLink (Sonoff) and the cheapest Homey Bridge they do take load of your router. The trafic is not the issue but with each devices comes a lot of handshaking which can slow it down and typically cheap consumer routers can't handle an endless amount. By using a hub/gateway there's only one connection to the router and further communication to end devices is done by a protocol optimized for frequent small data "chatter".

[@Jesus_616_Christ]

3:38 I love how he blocked out alexa for all the alexa users out there XD

[@shhs1791]

The best is the switch, wire ... light bulb ... Fuck all that nonsense that only brings trouble

[@alexandruirodica423]

is there any door contact or door lock that can send me notification when i am at work? (mean no wifi conection of my phone just data). thank you

[@frankmaclow2709]

In France, we only have the Phillips hue hub...that's it !

[@rahuldinesh2840]

Is there any way to operate light using QR code? I need to manage inventory using automation?

[@kevinsuriel8935]

But if you do not have a hub can you use your phone to connect everything to the smartthings app and have your phone act as the hub>?

[@emanbuoy7673]

So, will the hub still control smart bulbs and other smart appliances should the internet go out?

[@mikeyk605]

Thank you for all those really helpful videos! It's really hard for me to get into all those possibilities of doing what I imagine. Just a question: is there any way to have the lights showing some breathing or colour changing effects? I have 2 hue bulbs and 2 cheaper WiFi bulbs atm. Do I need the hue Bridge for that?

[@SmartHomeSolver]

I think the "breathing" effect is only available to LIFX lights. I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure. You can do some different effects with other lights though. How are you controlling your Hue lights right now? I just have my Hue bulbs connected to the Hue bridge but there are a few other options available. One of the easiest ways to add effects to your smart lights is by using webCoRE on the SmartThings hub.

[@mikeyk605]

@@SmartHomeSolver Thx for the answer! Right now I'm just using my hue bulbs through bluetooth and Alexa, as I just started my project. I was thinking about the Hue bridge, but I'm not sure if its worth it, as the other bulbs dont have Zigbee and hue is so expensive (And I read that the entertainment functions of the hue bridge work with hue only anyway). I would just like to have some motion in my lights for parties, rather than just static colours. Therefor I want to know whats possible before purchasing anything that wont work in the end. I mean there are these light strips with microphones that react to sound, but I'm not sure about the safety of these mics, as they are probably not as protected as Alexa...

[@justinw6448]

if you already have a bunch of wifi devices can you still use smartthings?

[@abhisheky965]

Will hub solves problem of not having a N wire in switch panel ?

[@Okahheue]

Let’s say i’m going to buy around 8 yeelight bulbs and want to spread them around the house and also buy around 4 mija body movement sensors (the small ones). Now all the 8 bulbs will have two tasks. 1- bright to 100% when someone pass the area. 2- dim to 20% when there’s no movements. The question is, do I need a hub for that ?

[@DFWsolidconcrete.]

Hi guys I have a quick question for you I’m pretty new in the smarting home I just bought my SmartThings hub and my question is do I need to buy only the product that I can see in the SmartThings app such as LG Samsung and Cetra or I can use other product that are not in the list of the app ? when I’m searching for a new device in the app it show me bunch of companies that selling the product that I want such as lights bulbs the one that I bought from Amazon is not listed my question is if I can connect those products as well Or I need to go with the same product that I have in the list also I bought a SmartThings motion sensor but it’s not recognize my lights I bought from amazon The same thing with the light switch I don’t have it in the app list what to do????

[@hometechUK]

Hubs are great if you shop around for broadband every year, no hub then have to reconnect to WiFi for each brand or each light with hub just works.

[@MarcoChapita]

with the smart hub from samsung we dont need something like google home correct? because we can triger on the phone the google assistant to control smart things ?

[@crazycorg1]

Thank you for your videos! I love how informational they are and yet also interesting.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

That's great to hear! I appreciate it!

[@wildankholili199]

i have problem, when i control all device with phone and connected wifi, everything ok.. but when i control with phone not connected with wifi (internet connection), everything 90% to late respon and 10% failed can't control

[@gryphs10]

Extremely insightful. Thank you for this :-)

[@nics8040]

What if I already have a bunch of wifi bulbs? My problem is at least once every other day one of the lights doesn't work. Thanks

[@djjedmashups]

Hey so I've been doing home automation for a while now but use a lot of the cheap WiFi bulbs and LED strips which currently all connect straight to my Virgin Media router. But as you can expect my router is getting quite full. Can I use the Samsung smartthings hub to connect all my WiFi bulbs to limit the devices on my router? I currently use smartlife app to control them

[@vasudharakshit]

How intuitive, flexible/interoperable and third party friendly smart devices have become....7.3.21

[@JeffreyPhamigo]

Is that an all black GAN cube? Thx for another great video! 😊

[@SmartHomeSolver]

It's the dbrand cube. I got it as a joke. dbrand.com/shop/special-edition/cube and thanks!

[@tomslepicka]

Hey, great video. Most of my smart home devices are smart life and I don't think that I can link them to smart thing hub. Is there any other hub which would work for me? Thanks, Tom

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks! Hmmm I'm not sure off the top of my head. I'll have to look into that.

[@tomslepicka]

@@SmartHomeSolver thanks a lot. I really appreciate it! I will be waiting :)