Can a USB-C hub feel elegant? This one does. Anker’s 8-in-1 USB-C hub feels surprisingly weighty (4.5 ounces), with a premium metallic (aluminum and polycarbonate) sheen that keeps the hub cool.

If you only have a handful of smart devices, you probably don’t need a smart home hub. But if you have more advanced smart devices, think home security systems, window sensors and temperature ...