
Most smart devices use Z-Wave protocol. You could buy a simple hub such as the Samsung SmartThings or take absolute control by building your own hub with this ZWave USB stick from Aeotec. The most popular way is to have a Ubuntu Linux machine and have HomeAssistant installed along with this USB stick
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