If the current generation of connected home hubs aren’t enough for you, then check out the Indiegogo campaign for ALYT (pronounced alight), which offers a slew of radios including Bluetooth and cellular for $149 or $179 depending on when you order. The idea is that ALYT acts as a redundant security system as well as a home automation center when combined with a package of sensors and video camera.

I’ll get to specs in a moment, but given my time playing with four of these devices and then checking out several more, I have to say that hardware should not be the first consideration for the average consumer if they are looking for a smart home. When it comes to these devices, software and the ease of getting the application that comes with the hub to do your bidding is what will make or break the product experience.

ALYT runs…