The jury’s out on whether the long-range LoRa will become a major smart home standard, but YoLink’s hub makes the first steps toward a compelling case for it.
PROS:
Easily the best range of any smart-home hub you’ll encounter
Easy to configure, and very affordable
Robust collection of smart home devices on offer
CONS:
YoLink is the only player in this slice of the LoRa market
Downside risks to being an early adopter
What is YoLink Hub Central Controller?
The first Yolink family of smart hubs supports Ethernet and/or WiFi internet connectivity to the YoLink devices and to the user-friendly YoLink app. The YoLink Hub is the gateway to the internet for your YoLink devices and is required for full functionality, including the app and Control-D2D pairing.
Design and Features
Longest Wireless Range: Powered by a long-range yet low-power system offers the industry’s longest receiving range in the market (1/4 mile).
Wireless Coverage: Our long-range coverage enables its use in areas challenging for most residential Wi-Fi systems, such as basements, outdoor porch/patio areas, sheds, free-standing garages, and even remote outbuildings on your property.
Plug and Play: Plug Hub into an outlet, plug Hub into your router, scan in new devices, and enjoy your new system, in minutes.
Battery Power: The rock-solid reliability of the LoRa wireless network and longer-lasting batteries, means your YoLink system will offer years of low-maintenance and minimized downtime. With early-warning replacement notifications.
Easy to Set Up: Scan and Play: Install the YoLink Android/iOS app, and after a couple of simple steps devices are up and running. No special technical knowledge is required.
Easy to Use: The YoLink app is simple user-friendly, and intuitive. No more complicated steps or menus to navigate.
Security and Privacy: Each device on your WiFi is a potential security risk, whereas only the Hub connects to the internet.
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