<p>This is the fourth episode of GearBrain's series on "<a href="https://www.gearbrain.com/gearbrain-podcast-building-smart-home-2655187485.html" target="_blank">How to Build a Smart Home</a>". &nbsp;This episode focuses on the role of the <a href="https://www.gearbrain.com/complete-guide-smart-home-hubs-2564954572.html" target="_blank">smart home connected hub.</a> &nbsp;These devices are the foundation and controllers of your <a href="https://www.gearbrain.com/need-know-build-smart-home-2017486941.html" target="_blank">smart home</a>. &nbsp;They come in all shapes and sizes as well as work on different wireless &nbsp;protocols. &nbsp;We explore all the things you need to know about hubs before you buy one and set it up in your new smart home. &nbsp;</p> <p>This podcast will help you learn about the five different types of hubs which help control your smart home and help you save money on your energy and water bills. &nbsp;</p> <p>You can use <a href="https://the.gearbrain.com" target="_blank">The GearBrain</a>, our new compatibility to help you find a smart home hub that is compatible with your existing smart devices. &nbsp;It's free and easy to use. &nbsp;And if you can't find it, let us know and we will find the smart device for you within 24 hours, if not sooner.</p> <p>For more information on other smart home hubs, switches, tools and devices, you can visit <a href="https://www.gearbrain.com" target="_blank">GearBrain</a> and follow us on social media:</p> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/gearbrain">https://twitter.com/gearbrain</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/gearbraininc/">http://www.instagram.com/gearbraininc/</a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GearBraininc/">https://www.facebook.com/GearBraininc/</a></p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/gearbrain/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/gearbrain/</a></p> <p>Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/gearbrain2015/">https://www.pinterest.com/gearbrain2015/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>