"However, I've found that in larger homes or apartments with thicker walls, hubs can significantly improve reliability and responsiveness."
Yeah, that's a fair point. I live in an older place with thick plaster walls, and Wi-Fi can definitely be a bit... temperamental. I've been curious if adding a hub would help, but honestly, the idea of another gadget cluttering up my space makes me hesitate. Maybe I'll give it a shot eventually—if only to stop yelling at Alexa when the lights ignore me, haha.
I've noticed hubs actually cut down on clutter overall—fewer connection hiccups means fewer gadgets scattered around trying to boost signals. But yeah, plaster walls are a beast...have you thought about mesh Wi-Fi instead? Might solve your Alexa shouting matches too, haha.
Mesh Wi-Fi definitely helped me tame my plaster wall issues—no more random dead zones or shouting at Alexa from across the room, haha. Worth a shot if you're still struggling...
"no more random dead zones or shouting at Alexa from across the room, haha."
Haha, totally relate to the Alexa shouting matches... I had similar issues with my smart bulbs initially—old wiring and thick plaster walls made setup a bit tricky. A mesh Wi-Fi system definitely smoothed things out for me too. Now the lights respond instantly, and I don't have to awkwardly wave my phone around the room anymore. Worth the initial hassle for sure.
I had similar issues with my smart bulbs initially—old wiring and thick plaster walls made setup a bit tricky.
I've considered smart bulbs, but the upfront cost always seemed a bit steep for me. Did you find the mesh Wi-Fi system added significantly to your overall expenses, or was it manageable within a tighter budget?
