Review: Aqara`s Hub E1 makes it even more affordable to get into HomeKit
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Aqara`s latest hub is perfect for those wanting to save space… and cash. Whenever I speak to anyone about smart home tech, the reason they usually opted for an Alexa or Google Assistant-based system is price. Though most of the folks I know are happy to splurge on the best iPhone or iPad, the thing that puts them off the HomeKit ecosystem is usually the high cost of entry. If you`ve been on the HomeKit train for a while, you`ll know that it`s true that the best HomeKit devices generally cost more, especially when you factor in the manufacturer-specific hubs that you need to pick up too. That`s what up-and-coming HomeKit accessory maker Aqara has set out to solve with its lineup of affordable devices — even more so with its latest hub for connecting them: the Aqara Hub E1. With a space-saving design and cash-saving price tag, it`s possibly the best entry-point to HomeKit for many folks. Aqara Hub E1 review: Price and availability What`s good What`s not good The competitio...