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Do I need a smart hub?

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gregs442
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‎2022-04-08 05:53 PM

Do I need a smart hub and if I do which one?

 

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‎2022-04-09 03:10 AM
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Do I need a smart hub and if I do which one?

 

The essential cameras don't need a smarthub, as they can connect to your local wifi.

 

The smarthub does have some useful features - in particular, local storage.  Homekit integration also requires a smarthub.

 

If you decide to get one, I'd suggest the VMB4540. 

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@gregs442 wrote:

Do I need a smart hub and if I do which one?

 

The essential cameras don't need a smarthub, as they can connect to your local wifi.

 

The smarthub does have some useful features - in particular, local storage.  Homekit integration also requires a smarthub.

 

If you decide to get one, I'd suggest the VMB4540. 

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