If you're looking to modernize your abode with app-enabled lights or accessories, do you need to incorporate a smart home hub into the mix? What do they do?

Thanks to the ease and straightforwardness of the Amazon Echo Hub, my smart home finally makes sense to my family. Chris Wedel Home Tech Editor Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With technology evolving so fast and most everyday objects getting smarter, it only makes sense to add smart capabilities to your home. Smart ...

Trading all of your home tech and appliances in for smart home gear is supposed to make your life easier, automating tasks and making it possible for you to control everything with your phone. But ...