Samsung adds smarts to its next-gen SmartThings Hub (pictures)
Take a tour of the second-generation SmartThings Hub and its assorted sensors.
SmartThings Hub (Second Generation)
Meet Samsung's second-generation SmartThings Hub and sensors.
SmartThings Hub (Second Generation)
The standalone hub will set you back $99 (£100 in the UK).
SmartThings Hub (Second Generation)
And the individual sensors are available a la carte on the SmartThings site, although the brand plans to integrate bundled kits in the future.
SmartThings Hub (Second Generation)
Download the SmartThings app on your Android, iOS or Windows device to get started.
SmartThings Hub (Second Generation)
The new hub looks a lot like the old one.
SmartThings Hub (Second Generation)
It comes with a power adapter and an Ethernet cable and connects directly to your Wi-Fi router.
SmartThings Hub (Second Generation)
We tested out an assortment of SmartThings-brand sensors, as well as some third-party integrations.
This $30 (£30) Arrival sensor issues an alert when you come and go.
SmartThings Hub (Second Generation)
SmartThings' $40 (£30) Multipurpose sensor keeps track of a single door, window or cabinet, letting you know when it's opened or closed.
SmartThings Hub (Second Generation)
The $50 (£45) SmartThings Outlet is similar to the Belkin WeMo Switch. It makes dumb lights, lamps and other devices smart.
SmartThings Hub (Second Generation)
Stick the $40 (£30) Motion sensor anywhere you'd like to track movement -- and receive activity-based alerts.
SmartThings Hub (Second Generation)
The $40 (£30) Water Leak sensor is another device we tested, but SmartThings connects with a bunch of third-party products, too, like Philips Hue LEDs, Amazon Echo and more.