Anker makes both anAlexaandGoogleversion of its Roav product.

You’ll need a data signal from your phone for the devices to work of course.

Or if you’re using a hotspot, you could take yourEcho DotorGoogle Home miniwith you.

Tuya Wi-Fi IR Blaster on a wooden desk.

Some hotels are starting to include Echo devices in guest rooms as well.

Determine Your Internet Options

Many smarthome gadgets require the internet to work.

So as a first step, determine what your internet access is going to be.

All cameras and smart hub from Reolink that made it to works with home assist certified.

If you have an Amazon Echo, there’s a process forworking with web net online gate sign-in pages.

But for everything else, you may want to consider atravel router.

The easiest thing to do is to make a plan for not having the internet.

A woman looking frustrated surround by smart home tech.

The easiest way to manage that is with a hub that works locally.

Instead, you may want to considerHubitat,HomeSeer, orOpenHab.

Most smarthome hubs support Z-Wave and Zigbee protocols, and these create a mesh style web link.

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If you’re staying outdoors,choose gadgets that work with the weather.

it’s possible for you to control Bluetoothbulbsandplugsdirectly from your phone without the need to set up a hub.

Your tired body will thank you for the easy controls.

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Just don’t forget to put the original bulbs back.

The main downside to this option is the short range of Bluetooth.

you’re able to’t Take Everything With You

Some smarthome devices won’t travel well.

Verizon Jetpack hotspot viewed from front and back.

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Cameras likeWyze CamorNest camsare an attractive option and would be useful, especially from a security aspect.

The Hubitat hub, z-wave adapter, and Box.

Zigbee vs zwave

Zigbee / Z-wave

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