{"id":2860,"date":"2022-10-04T13:53:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T19:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/?p=2860"},"modified":"2023-01-19T07:57:27","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T14:57:27","slug":"smartthings-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/smartthings-review\/","title":{"rendered":"SmartThings Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #ff7519;\">How &#8216;Smart&#8217; is it and are What are the &#8216;Things&#8217;?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The name is a little ironic as it is not a smart thing to combine those&nbsp;two words into one. &nbsp;Aside from that, Samsung has hopped on board the home security train and come out with a wireless DIY&nbsp;installation system. &nbsp;How it compares to other <a href=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/\">top alarm systems<\/a>&nbsp;available, prices and history is what we will cover in this review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #3296aa;\">A look at the pros and cons of Samsung SmartThings:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Free mobile control ability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic home automation included<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy self-setup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy to buy and add-on equipment later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low-cost option<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Self-monitored. &nbsp;If you don&#8217;t have your phone nearby your security system isn&#8217;t doing you any good.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New to the&nbsp;market, released in October 2015.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of &#8216;smartness&#8217;. &nbsp;Very basic security system without the option of security cameras.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are purchasing a home alarm system it doesn&#8217;t make much sense to not have it connected to a monitoring company. &nbsp;If someone broke in and you weren&#8217;t near your phone (vacation or work) then no one knows otherwise, or if you want a DIY alarm system with some cheap monitoring check <a href=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/protect-america-home-security-review\/\">Protect America<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let&#8217;s go into detail about this companies prices, history, unique features and security equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"69\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Pricing-Packages-e1378176132638-300x69.png\" alt=\"prices\" class=\"wp-image-988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Pricing-Packages-e1378176132638-300x69.png 300w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Pricing-Packages-e1378176132638.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #3296aa;\"><em>How much is this going to cost?<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff7519;\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><strong>Starter kits available or you can buy the sensors individually.<\/strong><\/mark><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Installation &amp; activation fee &#8211; $0. &nbsp;Depending&nbsp;on where you buy it there may be a small shipping fee. &nbsp;Monitoring will be $0 since it is a &#8216;self-monitored&#8217; alarm system. &nbsp;So your only real costs are buying it upfront. &nbsp;We will go over this equipment in more details below but for a quick reference the prices are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Samsung SmartThings&nbsp;starter kit &#8211; $200<br>Water leak sensor &#8211; $40<br>Multipurpose sensor &#8211; $40<br>Motion detector &#8211; $40<br>Outlet (for light module control) &#8211; $50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall pretty average pricing. &nbsp;Expect around $300-400 by the time you get everything a typical home needs. &nbsp;You can get the new <a href=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/scout-alarm\/\">Scout Alarm<\/a> which has better-looking equipment at the same price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--style-light\"  data-aawp-product-id=\"B08TWDNQ5Q\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Aeotec Smart Home Hub Works as a SmartThings Hub Z-Wave Zigbee Matter Gateway Compatible with Alexa Google Assistant WiFi\" data-aawp-geotargeting=\"true\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08TWDNQ5Q?tag=alarmreviews03-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" title=\"Aeotec Smart Home Hub, Works as a SmartThings Hub, Z-Wave, Zigbee,...\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41ldEFvhZxL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"Aeotec Smart Home Hub, Works as a SmartThings Hub, Z-Wave, Zigbee,...\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08TWDNQ5Q?tag=alarmreviews03-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" title=\"Aeotec Smart Home Hub, Works as a SmartThings Hub, Z-Wave, Zigbee,...\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Aeotec Smart Home Hub, Works as a SmartThings Hub, Z-Wave, Zigbee,...        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>Easiest way to make your home a smart home: Wirelessly connect and control a huge range of smart devices - over 5,000...<\/li><li>Automate connected devices: Any device you connect can be included into automations which can be intelligently managed....<\/li><li>Control via App or Voice: Monitor and control connected devices, and run automations, using the Samsung SmartThings app...<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n            \n            <a class=\"aawp-check-prime\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/prime\/?tag=alarmreviews03-20\" title=\"Amazon Prime\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>        <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--red rounded shadow aawp-button--icon aawp-button--icon-black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08TWDNQ5Q?tag=alarmreviews03-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Buy on Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Buy on Amazon<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"69\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Unique-e1378144189593-300x69.png\" alt=\"What makes them unique\" class=\"wp-image-960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Unique-e1378144189593-300x69.png 300w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Unique-e1378144189593.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #3296aa;\"><i>What makes this security system so Smart?<\/i><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff7519;\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Here is a list of 4 things that stood out when researching:<\/mark><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Their sensors monitor temperature which can be nice if you are securing your garage or a climate controlled area.<br>2. They have the big name and brand &#8216;Samsung&#8217; behind it who produces high-end technology.<br>3. Motion sensor and an &#8216;all purpose sensor&#8217; that are unlike most others.<br>4. Easy to use smartphone app&nbsp;to monitor your home, get alerts and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"74\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/History-e1377808830265-300x74.png\" alt=\"History of Company\" class=\"wp-image-962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/History-e1377808830265-300x74.png 300w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/History-e1377808830265.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #3296aa;\"><em>Not too long ago&#8230;&nbsp;<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff7519;\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Any home security company with under 5 years of experience should be carefully examined before purchasing.\u00a0<\/mark><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Founded&nbsp;<\/strong>in 2012 Palo Alto, California. &nbsp;Another rival, the <a href=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/ismartalarm-review\/\">iSmartAlarm<\/a>&nbsp;also was founded in 2012 in the same Silicon Valley area. &nbsp;They offer a quick buy alarm system for consumers looking to protect a smaller sized residences. &nbsp;Samsung&nbsp;has raised&nbsp;over $15.5 million to ramp up their marketing and technology. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SmartThings\" rel=\"nofollow\">Wiki source<\/a>&nbsp; It started out as a Kickstarter fundraiser project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartthings.com\/\"> SmartThings security<\/a> system&nbsp;and features were not rolled out until Oct 2015. &nbsp;Being so new, many customers have reported glitches with their app control. &nbsp;It may be smart to give them a year or two to get everything up and working before purchasing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><em>Tip &#8211; If you want a home security company with a good history check our buyers guide <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/\">here<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"69\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Security-Equipment-e1379356657828-300x69.png\" alt=\"security equipment\" class=\"wp-image-1170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Security-Equipment-e1379356657828-300x69.png 300w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Security-Equipment-e1379356657828.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #3296aa;\"><em>Let&#8217;s take a look at this system&#8230;&nbsp;<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff7519;\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Several different basic sensors to choose from.<\/mark><\/strong> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"932\" height=\"932\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Starter-Kit.jpg\" alt=\"SmartThings Starter Kit package\" class=\"wp-image-2864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Starter-Kit.jpg 932w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Starter-Kit-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Starter-Kit-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Starter-Kit-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 932px) 100vw, 932px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Starter Kit.<\/strong> &nbsp;This is a great option for renters, college students, mobile homes, 5th wheels and small homes alike. &nbsp;The SmartThings Starter kit comes with 2 all purpose sensors, motion sensor, light module and the hub (brains of the system). &nbsp;Great low cost option to get a head start on your security and good for those people who rely on their gun for security as this will at least notify them that there is a person in the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B010NZV14U\/?tag=alarmreviews03-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Click here for the Best Deal &amp; Free Shipping on the Starter Kit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Motion-Sensor.png\" alt=\"Motion Sensor- SmartThings\" class=\"wp-image-2861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Motion-Sensor.png 333w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Motion-Sensor-271x300.png 271w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Motion Sensor.<\/b> &nbsp;Not your typical looking infrared motion sensor and this is one of their limited items that took a lot of money to invent. &nbsp;The cool thing about this is it will actually turn off your lights that it detects are left on when no one is presently in the room. &nbsp;This is assuming the lights are hooked up through their module piece. &nbsp;It is 2&#8243;x2&#8243; and will send you alerts when unexpected motions occur within 20&#8242;-30&#8242;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0118RQWYQ\/?tag=alarmreviews03-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">You Can get these for $39 a piece by clicking this link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"446\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/multipurpose-sensor.png\" alt=\"multipurpose sensor - SmartThings\" class=\"wp-image-2862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/multipurpose-sensor.png 446w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/multipurpose-sensor-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 446px) 100vw, 446px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Multipurpose Sensor.<\/strong> &nbsp;These are a higher quality grade than the ones you see at Walmart in 4 packs for $19.99. &nbsp;They are connected to your mobile device via SmartThings App and will trigger an alert whenever armed. &nbsp;They apply easily and worth the costs. &nbsp;If you get the starter kit make sure to&nbsp;add 3-6 more of these to put on the windows and doors of your place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0118RQW3W\/?tag=alarmreviews03-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Buy them here with Free Shipping<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a screenshot of features of some of the benefits regarding their other equipment devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"959\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/SmartThings-Features.png\" alt=\"SmartThings Features \" class=\"wp-image-2863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/SmartThings-Features.png 959w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/SmartThings-Features-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/SmartThings-Features-768x321.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 959px) 100vw, 959px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--ribbon aawp-product--sale aawp-product--style-light\"  data-aawp-product-id=\"B07F8ZHBLS\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Samsung SmartThings GP-U999SJVLBAA Magnetic Motion Sensor White 1 Count  Pack of 1\" data-aawp-geotargeting=\"true\">\n\n    <span class=\"aawp-product__ribbon aawp-product__ribbon--sale\">Sale<\/span>\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07F8ZHBLS?tag=alarmreviews03-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" title=\"Samsung SmartThings GP-U999SJVLBAA Magnetic Motion Sensor, White, 1...\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31SMpM+YmcL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung SmartThings GP-U999SJVLBAA Magnetic Motion Sensor, White, 1...\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07F8ZHBLS?tag=alarmreviews03-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" title=\"Samsung SmartThings GP-U999SJVLBAA Magnetic Motion Sensor, White, 1...\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Samsung SmartThings GP-U999SJVLBAA Magnetic Motion Sensor, White, 1...        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>24\/7 Monitoring: Receive alerts when there\u2019s unexpected movement in your home<\/li><li>Home Automation: Set devices to automatically turn on or off as people come and go to minimize energy usage<\/li><li>Detection Ready: Adjust the sensor with the quick tilt magnetic ball mount to capture motion up to 15 feet with 120...<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n                                                        \n            \n            <a class=\"aawp-check-prime\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/prime\/?tag=alarmreviews03-20\" title=\"Amazon Prime\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>        <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--red rounded shadow aawp-button--icon aawp-button--icon-black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07F8ZHBLS?tag=alarmreviews03-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Buy on Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Buy on Amazon<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #3296aa;\">Alarm Reviews conclusion<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We do recommend this to the people who are constantly on the go with their living quarters (college students, 5th wheels etc.) &nbsp;However, if you are going to secure your full home you will end up spending around $700 with this and for that price, you could get an amazing alarm with <a href=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/adt-home-security-review\/\">ADT Pulse<\/a> with cameras and the whole 9 yards. &nbsp;Overall, the quality and pricing of this product is fair, where you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B010NZV14U\/?tag=alarmreviews03-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">get the starter kit for $250<\/a> but we always suggest having your alarm system monitored, otherwise you may have had your home robbed and never been notified about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest Posts<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/3-ways-to-know-your-alarm-system-is-outdated\/\">3 Ways to know your Alarm System is Outdated<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/vivint-vs-adt\/\">Vivint vs ADT<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/top-outdoor-motion-lights\/\">7 Best Outdoor Motion Sensor Lights for Homes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" 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