This simple Amazon tablet became one of my biggest smart home upgrades yet (and it's on sale)

ZDNET's key takeaways The Echo Hub is on sale on Amazon right now for $130. The Echo Hub gives Alexa the place it has earned in the smart home market: A control panel to easily access smart devices, no ads, and no unnecessary fluff. The smart display can be slow and buggy, especially while loading multiple camera views. $129.99 at Amazon $129.99 at B&H Photo-Video $179.99 at Target more buying choices The Amazon Echo Hub is currently on sale for $130, with numerous bundle options, like this one with a stand. Many smart home enthusiasts, myself included, are tired of juggling dozens of apps on their phones to control the smart devices in their homes. While the release of Matter alleviates this hassle, the new smart home connectivity standard has yet to get enough support to eliminate the challenge. As a result, many of us are left looking for smart displays that can give us quick access to control our devices. Some tech-savvy folks may use a repurposed old tablet mounted to the wal ... Read full article.