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I've been watching this tenancy to avoid the use of a hub to control smart devices, and frankly don't understand it.
I use a SmartThings hub by Samsung to control eleven (and counting) GE Link light bulbs and Zwave light switches throughout my home. The hub cost $100 and each light bulb costs $15. The alternative would be to use TP-link bulbs/switches without a hub at $50 each. That means the break even point would be three light bulbs and I'd lose the versatility of the SmartThings hub to control a plethora of other devices.
Samsung is not the only company that makes very versatile hubs, the Wink hub can be had for $50 and the Phillips Hue has the ability to multiple scenes with many colors.
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