Testseek.com have collected 25 expert reviews of the Samsung ET-WV525 SmartThings WiFi and the average rating is 72%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung ET-WV525 SmartThings WiFi.
December 2016
(72%)
25 Reviews
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Low cost of entry for a smart home hub, SmartThings app allows for powerful scheduling and routines, Smart home voice controls are built right into the Shield TV remote
TV placement could limit the range of operation, No built-in battery backup or offline support, SmartThings doesn't work with Apple's Siri for voice control
The SmartThings dongle for the The Nvidia Shield TV is less expensive than a full-sized smart home hub, but it's capabilities aren't quite equal...
Abstract: The SmartThings DIY home automation system originally found its place in the market thanks to a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign and ultimately, an acquisition by Samsung. This DIY smart home system is a simple, ingenious way to add some smart features t...
The SmartThings Leak Sensor works reliably and features a streamlined design
It's so simple, some people might be reluctant to drop $40 on it
SmartThings' device is reliable and simple to install. For those who already have a SmartThings hub, getting one or two of these sensors to put around the house should be a no-brainer...
Published: 2015-11-05, Author: David , review by: tomsguide.com
Works with a large number of smart devices, Can install third-party logic, No monthly usage fee
Device-pairing process can be fussy, SmartThings app feels disorganized
Samsung's SmartThings has great potential, but I just didn't enjoy my experience with the smart home platform as much as I hoped I would. It supports so many different devices, and its initial setup is so simple and easy, that I didn't suspect I'd have an...
Viewed as a smart home hub, SmartThings Wifi is an excellent solution unless you object to its dependence on the cloud, or you're looking for a home security system that can be professionally monitored. Given that you can deploy it in multiples as part of...
Samsung's SmartThings is a good enough kit for a smart home beginners, but it can't do all that much at the moment...
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Published: 2019-10-11, Author: Michael , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Viewed as a smart home hub, SmartThings Wifi is an excellent solution unless you object to its dependence on the cloud, or you're looking for a home security system that can be professionally monitored. Given that you can deploy it in multiples as part of...
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Published: 2016-02-08, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
simple setup, crossplatform, decent app, developer community, multiple standards in one box, unites your existing kit, adaptable
not compatible with everything, workarounds for nonnatively supported devices will be difficult for some, Internet of Things still very early in its lifecycle
The Internet of Things is still a bit of a mess of standards and protocols, with loads of devices unable to talk to each other. The SmartThings Hub is the closest thing I've come across to unifying your existing and new kit.Setting up officially compatibl...
