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Are smart home hubs a waste of money, or do people whining about them just not get it?
With AI assistants and Matter protocol unifying devices in 2026, smart home hubs face renewed scrutiny over their value proposition. Cast your vote on whether these central controllers justify their cost or represent unnecessary complexity.
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