Proof of Usefulness Report

Hub6 Inc.

Analysis completed on 2/28/2026

+138
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The project refers to 'Safe by Hub6', a smart home hardware startup that launched around 2018 to retrofit legacy alarm systems (DSC/Honeywell) for app-based control. While the product was sold at major retailers like Best Buy Canada and had genuine utility, the submission contains massive exaggerations (claiming 'most people have used my product') and confusing data. The company appears to be largely inactive or defunct as of 2024-2025, with its primary domain likely offline or repurposed. The reported 'all time marketcap' of 500,000 is extremely low for a venture-backed hardware startup, suggesting limited success.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+65
Real World Utility Quality+1
Audience Reach Impact+10
Audience Reach Impact Quality+0.5
Technical Innovation+60
Technical Innovation Quality+1
Evidence Of Traction+20
Evidence Of Traction Quality+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+30
Market Timing Relevance Quality+1
Functional Completeness+10
Response Quality Quality+0.5
Subtotal+175
Usefulness Multiplierx0.79
Final Score+138

Project Details

Project URL
Description
HUB6 Home Automation is a smart home solution house. We integrate the most powerful technologies in home automation to your lifestyle. Our focus starts with making what is complicated, simple and our designs are thoughtful, enabling seamless communication between all smart devices. The result, building a home that is truly tailored to your daily routines.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline