Today there are many home automation hub devices on the
market, but only few that have elegant look just like Sentri. Those who are
still confused about the home automation hub, this device actually acts as the
brain of a smart home, providing complete control over a variety of devices at
once.
Sentri starts its debut through crowdfunding project on
Kickstarter. Sentri brings a 10.1-inch touch screen with a display that can be
customized, while at the rear there is a kind of kickstand so you can put it anywhere
with ease.
But of course the elegant look alone is not enough to get a
title as the best home automation hub. Sentri is equipped with a lot of
sensors, ranging from thermometer, accelerometer, motion detection sensor,
humidity sensor, and also air quality sensor.
Sentri also brings a HD camera with night vision capability
so that it can be used as a surveillance camera. Microphone and speaker are
also embedded in this device so that users can use it as an intercom system to
facilitate communication between family members in the house.
Another advantage of Sentri is the setup process that's
claimed to be very easy. It's so easy so you don't need to involve a smartphone
during the process. Furthermore, Sentri is ready to be connected with a number
of smart home devices such as Philips Hue bulbs, Nest thermostat, or Belkin
WeMo.
Sentri can utilize the data that's collected by its sensors
to control the various functions of smart home devices automatically. The
simplest example is to turn on the air conditioner that's connected to a smart
switch when the room temperature increases. Another example is the Philips Hue
bulb can turn on by itself when the room gets darker, not based on a schedule.
Before you order Sentri, make sure that the smart home
devices in your house are compatible with it so the Setri's home automation
capabilities will work optimally. If you are interested, you can order it
through kickstarter with the lowest pledge at this time, US $ 249.