By: Martin Durham
Last updated: 18 February 2019
This buyers’ guide provides information about how to choose home automation & control hubs so that you can make an informed decision about which you should buy. The topics covered are:
What is a home automation & control hub?
A home automation & control hub is the heart and brains of your home automation or home control system.
Which is the best home automation & control hub?
Here is my list of the best home automation & control hubs available in the UK in 2019.
(I’ve created an information page for each one which provides more details and includes price comparison information from leading online retailers to help you find the best deal.)
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Athom Homey
Guide price: £269.00
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D-Link mydlink Home Connected Home Hub
Guide price: £24.99
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Devolo Home Control Central Unit
Guide price: £109.99
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Devolo Wifi Stick ac
Guide price: £24.99
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EZVIZ A1 internet alarm hub
Guide price: £99.99
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Fibaro Home Center 2
Guide price: £429.00
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Fibaro Home Center Lite
Guide price: £221.99
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Honeywell HS9HUBGPRS Evohome security hub
Guide price: £89.50
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Innr Bridge
Guide price: €59.99
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Insteon central hub
Guide price: £n/a
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LightwaveRF LW930 Lightwave Link
The LightwaveRF Link is the core of the LightwaveRF system and provides control of your home from anywhere via the LightwaveRF App. It is plug and play and simply uses a standard ethernet cable to your home broadband WiFi router. Once powered up, the Lightwave Link allows the App to control over 200 individual LightwaveRF devices in the home from wherever you are. This can include dimmers, switches, sockets, heating, alert systems and outdoor lighting.Guide price: £49.65
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nCube Home Smart Hub
Guide price: £149.00
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Philips Hue Bridge
Guide price: £39.95
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Samsung SmartThings Hub v2
Guide price: £99.00
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Samsung SmartThings Hub v3
Guide price: £79.00
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Securifi Almond
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Securifi Almond 2015
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