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Best Smart Home Hubs in 2026: Simplifying the Matter Standard
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Matter was supposed to be the standard that ended smart home chaos. Buy any Matter-certified device, and it works with any Matter-compatible hub. No more hunting for “Works with Alexa” logos or discovering your new smart plug only speaks Zigbee and your hub speaks Z-Wave. In theory, you pick the ecosystem you like and the devices follow. In practice, it’s better than it used to be, but the ecosystem you choose still matters more than you’d think. ...