Collection: Smart Hubs

A smart hub—also known as a smart home hub—is the central brain that connects and manages all of your smart devices. While many devices use Wi-Fi, a hub utilizes powerful communication protocols like Zigbee and Z-Wave to create a dedicated, high-speed network just for your smart home. This unified system allows devices from different brands to communicate with each other, unlocking a new level of sophisticated smart home automation.

Why Do You Need a Smart Hub?

As you expand your smart home, a dedicated hub offers significant advantages over a Wi-Fi-only system:

• Unbeatable Reliability: Hubs create their own mesh network. If one device goes offline, the signal simply reroutes through another, creating a self-healing and incredibly stable system that won't fail if your Wi-Fi router reboots.
• Reduced Wi-Fi Congestion: By moving dozens of smart devices off your primary Wi-Fi network, a hub frees up bandwidth for the things that need it most, like streaming, gaming, and video calls.
• Faster Response Times: Commands sent through a hub network are often faster and more responsive than those competing for space on a crowded Wi--Fi network.
• Local Control: Many automations and schedules are stored directly on the hub. This means your smart home continues to function perfectly even if your internet connection goes down.

Get Started Easily with Smart Home Kits

Jumping into a hub-based system is simple with our starter kits. These bundles provide everything you need to begin, typically including a smart home hub along with a popular device like a wireless remote, a smart dimmer, or a light switch. A kit is the most cost-effective and convenient way to experience the power of a truly unified smart home.

Unleash the Full Potential of Your Smart Home

While individual Wi-Fi devices are great, a smart hub is the key to unlocking the true potential of a fully integrated home. It provides the rock-solid foundation needed to build complex automations and ensure all your smart home devices work together in perfect harmony. Explore our selection of smart hubs and starter kits at Bees Lighting. To speak with an expert, call our team at 855-303-0665.