The Aeotec SmartThings Hub provides a central system to wirelessly connect to and control a wide range of smart devices in your home. Get peace of mind with activity alerts, manage device actions, voice assistant capability and much more! This device requires the free and easy to use SmartThings mobile app for Android or iPhone iOS. Using the app you can manage all of your connected devices in your home with just a few taps on your smartphone. Connect the hub to Alexa or Google Assistant for complete hands-free control of your smart home! You can set up routines such as Good Morning, Goodbye, Good Night and more for further convenience. Routines are programmable scenarios where certain actions are executed after opening a door or speaking a phrase to your voice assistant. For example, you could set up SmartThings to recognize when you say “Good Night” to Alexa, it sends an action to the hub and turns off all of the connected smart lights in your living room and kitchen. Aeotec SmartThings hub ensures that your home will have a brain that will truly make it smart!