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List the smart-home functions you need before choosing a hub
A household platform connects products that may have different accounts, networks and supported functions.
Smart Home Platforms
The controllers and ecosystems connecting household devices, including supported functions, accounts, interoperability and offline behaviour.
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Understand Smart Home Platforms
Smart home platforms coordinate devices, accounts and routines across a household. We cover controllers, connectivity standards, supported functions and the difference between local and cloud-dependent operation. Practical explanations help readers compare exact device combinations and maintain a setup that more than one household member can understand.
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