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%)
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The editors liked
Easy to set up
Relatively inexpensive
Plays well with SmartThings ecosystem and IFTTT
Easy to install
Doubles as a home automation hub
Supports MU-MIMO data streaming
Strong close-range throughput performance
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
A top-shelf smart home hub blended with a competent mesh Wi-Fi router
Will blanket your home with Wi-Fi
Z-Wave
And Zigbee coverage
Supremely easy to set up and use
Sleek and clean node design
Plume's adaptive technology is included
Excellent performance
Creates smart home hub
Small devices
Can use many extensions
Adaptive intelligent WiFi network
Expandable coverage can eliminate dead zones
Very easy to set up
Works with multiple wireless protocols
Excellent user tips and advice
Works with a large number of smart devices
Can install third-party logic
No monthly usage fee
The SmartThings Leak Sensor works reliably and features a streamlined design
Fast
Reliable network
SmartThings integration
Free Plume membership
The editors didn't like
No onboard siren
No temperature sensor
No way to extend sensor into tight spots
Most settings require switching to the Plume app
No QoS settings or anti-malware tools
Middling MU-MIMO performance
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
Limited parental controls
Smart home functions are highly cloud dependent
No dedicated network for wireless data backhaul
Not a great option for home security (no LTE radio to fall back on)
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...
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...
Simple-to-use app, Incredibly flexible, Powerful developer community
No easy way to disable alarm without the app or Presence Sensor, Third-party integrations can be tricky to implement
A flexible, expandable smart home product with excellent developer support, SmartThings is the system that can make your devices play nicely together...
