The Best Smart Home Kits and Hubs 2024

1. GoControl Essential Home Security Suite, Hub Required

The Z-Wave Home Security Suite Essential pairs with the Wink Hub (sold separately) to create a customizable, expandable home security system, all controllable via an Android or iOS app. The suite includes two door-window sensors and a motion sensor. Once the system is assembled and connected, you can survey activity and control reactions via your Apple or Android smartphone or tablet. You can expand your system with additional sensors, door locks, light switches and dimmers, and other peripherals (sold separately). Once the products are connected via the Wink Hub, you can sync sensors to other products to trigger actions, such as a light turning on when motion is detected. This Z-Wave Home Security Suite system also works with other Z-Wave hubs and controllers, sold separately.

Z-Wave security kit with 3 wireless sensors Includes 2 door/window sensors, 1 motion/heat sensor Works with any Z-Wave controller (sold separately) Wireless range up to 100 feet line-of-sight from controller Easy to install with included hardware, no wiring required

2. GoControl Premium Home Security Suite, Hub Required

The Z-Wave Home Security Suite Premium pairs with the Wink Hub (sold separately) to create a customizable, expandable home security system, all controllable via an Android or iOS app. This set includes three door-window sensors, a motion sensor, and a light/siren that warns intruders. Once the system is assembled and connected, you can survey activity and control reactions via your Apple or Android smartphone or tablet. You can expand your system with additional sensors, door locks, light switches and dimmers, and other peripherals (sold separately). Once the products are connected via the Wink Hub, you can sync sensors to other products to trigger actions, such as a light turning on when motion is detected. This Z-Wave Home Security Suite system also works with other Z-Wave hubs and controllers, sold separately.

GoControl WNK01-311KIT Premium Z-Wave Home Security Suite: Pairs with a Z-Wave hub to create a customizable, expandable home security system Monitors activity controls reactions through the hub's app interface Expandable with additional sensors, door locks, light switches dimmers Sensors sync to other products to trigger actions such as a light turning on when motion is detected System includes: 3 door/window sensors 1 motion detector 1 sounder/strobe warning device Monitor home security system comes with an installation guide

3. Insteon Hub II Controller

The Insteon Hub II is a central controller that lets you connect to your home from any smartphone, tablet, Amazon Alexa-enabled device or Google Assistant-enabled device. You can control any Insteon device whether you're at home or remotely, receive emails, get notifications and more. Just start the Hub up, select your preferred devices and enjoy.

Gives control over a huge family of connected devices from a smartphone or tablet Allows creation of customized scenes for instant recall of lighting settings Allows schedules for individual devices or scenes Controls temperature when combined with Insteon® Thermostat or Nest® Learning Thermostat Instant alerts from sensors for motion, water leaks & doors opening Free iOS™/Android™ apps Works with Amazon® Alexa® & Google Assistant™ for voice control Dual-band device

4. D-Link Powerline AV2 1000 Gigabit Starter Kit, Easily Expand Network, Ideal for Multiplayer Gaming and HD Streaming (DHP-601AV)

The D-Link PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Starter Kit (DHP-601AV) delivers the ultimate in wired connectivity for the hard-to-reach areas of your home. Utilizing your home’s existing electrical wiring as a reliable high-speed network, the DHP-601AV makes it easy to connect computers, gaming consoles, and media players to your network without additional cables. The DHP-601AV is designed with industry-leading AV2 Technology and Gigabit Ethernet on each adapter, to deliver up to 1000Mbps for bandwidth-demanding activities. Setting up your PowerLine adapters could not be any easier – simply connect one adapter to your router and the other to your device, hit the simple connect button on each adapter, and you’re good to go! Stream more media, play more online games and transfer all of the large files you want. AV2 Technology will guarantee you a higher data transfer rate.

The D-Link PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Starter Kit (DHP-601AV) delivers the ultimate in wired connectivity for the hard-to-reach areas of your home. Utilizing your home’s existing electrical wiring as a reliable high-speed network, the DHP-601AV makes it easy to connect computers, gaming consoles, and media players to your network without additional cables. The DHP-601AV is designed with industry-leading AV2 Technology and Gigabit Ethernet on each adapter, to deliver up to 1000Mbps for bandwidth-demanding activities. Setting up your PowerLine adapters could not be any easier – simply connect one adapter to your router and the other to your device, hit the simple connect button on each adapter, and you’re good to go! Stream more media, play more online games and transfer all of the large files you want. AV2 Technology will guarantee you a higher data transfer rate.

5. Samsung SmartThings Home Monitoring Kit - Home automation kit - wireless - ZigBee, Z-Wave - white

Samsung SmartThings Home Monitoring Kit - home automation kit - ZigBee, Z-Wave - white

Key Features and Benefits: Pair with Samsung SmartCam HD Pro Add visual realtime monitoring of your home by adding the Samsung SmartCam HD Pro (sold separately). Instantly get a more holistic view of what's happening around your home. Video Capability Keep an eye on what matters most while you're away. Receive push notifications to live stream what's going on at home, or record video clips 30 seconds before, and for two minutes after a specified event takes place. Download recorded video clips to your smartphone, which are stored for up to 30 days. *Live video streaming is supported free of charge; video clip recording is available as an optional premium feature within the SmartThings app. Simple Set-up Includes everything you need to get started. No wiring or installation needed: Anyone with broadband Internet connection can easily set up their Hub and connect their devices to start easily monitoring and controlling their home from anywhere with the SmartThings smart phone app.

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7. Samsung SmartThings Outlet, Hub Required

Control From Your Smart Phone Control lights, electronics and small appliances from your smartphone. Trigger Automatic Actions Trigger lights to automatically turn on when you come home and turn off when you leave. Power Appliances From Your Smart Phone Power things like coffee machines, Crock-Pots, A/C units, portable heaters and fans using your smartphone. Extend the Range of Your Devices Acts as a ZigBee repeater, extending the range of your ZigBee devices, when plugged into a wall outlet.

Samsung SmartThings Outlet Control lights, Electronics, and Small Appliances from Your Smartphone Trigger Lights to Automatically Turn On and Off

8. Wink Connected Home Hub

Wink Connected Home Hub

Quirky Wink Hub: The Wink HUB allows your diverse collection of smart products to speak the same wireless language Easily control them — and customize their interactions — from the Wink app

9. SmartThings Arrival Sensor

Samsung SmartThings Arrival Sensor

About This Product The Samsung SmartThings Arrival Sensor lets you stay connected with the people who matter most to you. By placing the sensor on your keychain, in a purse, in a glove compartment, or around a pet's collar, you can receive notifications when a person, pet, or car arrives and leaves home. Peace of Mind Put the sensor in your child's backpack, or your dog's collar and be notified when he/she arrives home, or leaves the house. Keep Track Keep track of where you've placed your keys by triggering a beep based on the location of your sensor. Trigger Actions Trigger different actions to take place when you arrive or leave home, such as automatically turn the lights on or off, or unlock or lock the door.

10. Logitech Harmony Home Hub

The Logitech Harmony Home Hub will make it simple for you to dim the lights, crank the volume, close the blinds and start the action all with one touch. It turns your smartphone into a universal remote, so you can control your gadgets from anywhere. The Logitech home control integrates control of home entertainment and home automation devices in one easy-to-use Harmony App. It has a slim, black design that will go nicely with most equipment. It can be used with up to eight devices, giving you a lot to control remotely. It is simple to install too.

Logitech Harmony Home Hub: Integrated home entertainment and automation control Turn smartphones into personal remotes Closed-cabinet and game console control Home entertainment control has simple setup for 8 devices