If you're just starting out using smart devices, you can probably wait a bit before getting a smart hub. However, if you plan to launch a smart home over the weekend, a smart hub will definitely help. Also, if you have been adding smart devices slowly over a period of time, it probably would make your life a lot easier if you had a central communicator. The smart hub will become the heart of your home that will connect all your smart gadgets around the house. You can access all of your devices from this one location rather than scrolling through the applications on your phone to find what you are looking for. If you plan to automate your home, a smart hub will be the best first step. Some of the most popular smart hubs are Amazon Echo and google nest. With a smart hub you can do things like control the lights, music, and the HVAC unit. If you are heading up the stairs to bed, you can control the security system, turn the lights off, and enter a “sleeping” mode.