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The Echo Hub is the BEST* Amazon Smart Home Dashboard!

I tested the new Echo Hub in my smart home! Here’s the good, bad, and who it’s designed for.

Echo Hub: https://amzn.to/3IcIkfX
(affiliate links)

My smart home favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/smarthomesolver

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0:00 Intro
0:30 Design
1:47 Smart Home Controls
4:34 UI Design
6:14 What’s missing
8:04 Who is this for?
9:06 Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right Start Select

———

MUSIC
Doctor Momentum by Slynk
All of the music throughout is by Nihilore.
Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7LVYQYkdLFkkpJiGdkzX9K

Ending song is The End by EVA.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UIs5b0zSXztIW5GHkCTkK

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Jonathan Russell

Jonathan is a tech expert who writes and produces videos on technology tutorials and reviews. With over 25 years experience in technology hardware and software, he has a vast array of technology knowledge. For more great content, search TechWizTime on YouTube.

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