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Samsung’s latest smart home hub piles on features—including unique tools like a wireless phone charger and an onboard action button—making for an affordable and easy-to-use smart home solution. It’s ...

Thanks to the ease and straightforwardness of the Amazon Echo Hub, my smart home finally makes sense to my family. Chris Wedel Home Tech Editor Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets.

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've decked your home out with smart LED lightbulbs, thermostats, and cameras, you're likely to find yourself looking for a centralized ...