Samsung
SmartThings Hub 3rd Generation
Best central controller for expanding a diverse smart home ecosystem.
The Samsung SmartThings Hub 3rd Generation acts as the central brain for your smart home, allowing you to monitor and control a wide array of compatible devices through a single, intuitive smartphone app. It enables powerful automation, letting you set up custom routines such as lights turning on when a door opens or devices activating based on presence detection. This hub is designed to work seamlessly with a broad range of smart home products, integrating various communication protocols like Zigbee and Z-Wave for robust connectivity.
$331.28
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Owner Satisfaction
3.9
/ 5
Category Rank
2302
/ 2325
#2302 in Hubs & Switches
Price vs Category Average
-95%
Below average
Model
999
/ GP-USJVLGDA
Who it's for
- Smart home enthusiasts with diverse devices or brand preferences.
- Homeowners seeking unified control and advanced automation capabilities.
- Users prioritizing consistent performance and offline automation execution.
Who should skip it
- Users who prioritize local-only control and robust offline functionality.
- New smart home users or those preferring extreme simplicity.
- Individuals wary of creating additional brand-specific accounts.
Key Specs
Model
GP-U999SJVLGDA
Works with
SmartThings, Alexa, Google Assistant, OpenHAB
Communication Protocols
Z-Wave, Zigbee, Cloud to Cloud
Features
- Centralized control of smart devices via smartphone app
- Automate device actions based on events
- Wide compatibility with various smart home products
- Supports Zigbee and Z-Wave protocols
- Works with Alexa and Google Assistant
What customers say
Customers generally appreciate the SmartThings Hub for its straightforward setup and integration capabilities, making it an accessible entry point for smart home management. Many find the user interface intuitive, simplifying device control and automation creation. However, reliability emerges as a consistent theme with varied experiences. While some users report stable connections and consistent performance for their connected devices, others occasionally encounter issues with device responsiveness or network stability, particularly with more complex setups. It largely serves its purpose as a central controller, though its dependability can fluctuate.
Know before you buy
The hub acts as the central brain for your smart home, connecting disparate devices like lights, locks, and sensors so they can communicate and be controlled through a single app.
Yes, the hub requires an active internet connection to communicate with the SmartThings cloud, which processes your automations and enables remote access to your devices.
Absolutely. The hub is designed for broad compatibility and supports Zigbee and Z-Wave protocols, allowing it to integrate with a wide variety of third-party smart home products.
Yes, the SmartThings Hub integrates seamlessly with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, allowing you to control your connected devices using simple voice commands.
You can create custom routines directly within the SmartThings app. This allows you to trigger specific actions, such as turning on lights when a motion sensor detects movement or when a door is opened.
These are two distinct wireless communication standards used by smart home devices. By supporting both, the SmartThings Hub ensures you can connect a much wider range of sensors and switches without worrying about which protocol they use.
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