9 Devices and software for use to connect and control internet of things (IoT) devices in the nature of home automation hubs comprised of voice-activated speakers, computer hardware, and downloadable and recorded software for controlling networked devices in the internet of things (IoT), operating Internet-enabled and connected devices, namely, HVAC systems, security systems, appliances, temperature control systems, humidity sensors, smoke sensors, door and window sensors, and cameras; devices for home and environmental monitoring, control, and automation, namely, computer hardware and downloadable and recorded software for controlling networked devices in the internet of things (IoT), operating Internet-enabled and connected devices, namely, HVAC systems, security systems, appliances, temperature control systems, humidity sensors, smoke sensors, door and window sensors, and cameras; security surveillance apparatus, namely, electronic components of security systems; alarm monitoring systems; electronic devices in the nature of wireless and wired controllers, and electric control devices, for HVAC systems, security systems, appliances, temperature control systems, humidity sensors, smoke sensors, door and window sensors, and cameras, and downloadable computer software that allow the sharing and transmission of data and information between devices for the purposes of facilitating home and environmental control, and automation; data processing equipment; intercommunication apparatus, namely, apparatus for transmission of communication; home automation control devices for controlling lighting, security systems, smoke sensors, door and window sensors, and cameras; stand-alone voice controlled information devices, namely, cloud-connected and voice-controlled smart audio speakers with virtual personal assistant capabilities; anti-intrusion and anti-theft warning apparatus and devices, namely, theft alarms and electronic sensors used with theft alarms; theft prevention installations, namely, alarms; security control apparatus, namely, security alarm controllers; photographic apparatus and instruments, namely, cameras, video cameras, cases adapted for photographic equipment, and camera mounts all for use in the field of security and home and environmental monitoring, control, and automation; optical apparatus and instruments, namely, optical profilers, optical scanners, and optical sensors; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; wireless communication devices for voice, data, or image transmission