BT has introduced the Smart Hub 3 Wi-Fi router, offering enhanced web connectivity along with advanced security features to UK households. This new router can automatically identify and alert users to potentially dangerous websites, protecting against malware and online threats. It also includes features to detect and block suspicious activities by hackers targeting smart home devices such as internet-connected cameras.
Users can conveniently monitor detected threats through the Hub Threat Protect feature in the MyBT app, empowering households to enhance their online security and prevent cyberattacks. In addition to security, the Smart Hub 3 focuses on performance by supporting Complete Wi-Fi Plus, ensuring expanded signal coverage and eliminating weak signal areas.
The Smart Hub 3 boasts a sleek and minimalist design, featuring a small BT logo at the center. While it supports Wi-Fi 6 technology rather than the newer Wi-Fi 7 standard, Wi-Fi 6 remains a robust option for most households as it offers significant improvements over older Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 4 equipment.
For those wondering about the availability of the new router, BT’s Smart Hub 3 will be accessible to new customers, with potential upgrade options for existing users. Wi-Fi 6, which enhances speed, efficiency, and capacity compared to its predecessors, remains a solid choice for the majority of users. On the other hand, Wi-Fi 7 offers wider channels, reduced latency, and higher speeds, making it ideal for gaming, 8K streaming, and advanced smart home setups, providing a more future-proof solution.
