Samsung SmartThings
You'll need a central system to integrate and operate all of your smart home devices if you have a lot of them. The Samsung SmartThings hub to be the finest of the bunch, despite its flaws. It connects to a wide range of devices and now includes Wi-Fi, so you don't have to connect it to your router; this makes it easier to place throughout your home for the optimum connectivity to all of your smart home gadgets.
You can use the SmartThings hub with a variety of smart home devices because it contains both Zigbee and Z-Wave antennas. You can create dozens of scenes and automations using the companion app. It also contains a full home monitoring component that, in the event of an emergency, may send you an alarm, record video, turn on lights, play noises, and unlock your doors.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Size: 5.5 x 5.5 x 1.2 inches
- Wireless: Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi
REASONS TO BUY
- Wi-Fi makes installing this hub easier
- Allows for more automation than other hubs
- Works with Zigbee and Z-Wave devices
REASONS TO AVOID
- Still missing Nest integration
- Difficult to upgrade from older hub
PRICE: $118.00
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