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Samsung Connect Home is a mesh system and smart hub in one

The Samsung Connect Home three-pack is also a SmartThings hub and covers 4,500 square feet, but for the price, the app will leave you wanting more.

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A Wi-Fi mesh system and smart hub in one

The Samsung Connect Home is also a SmartThings hub, for connecting up your compatible smart home gear. It's controlled right from the Samsung Connect app.

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Swaddle your home in Wi-Fi

Each Samsung Connect Home unit covers up to 1,500 square feet.

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Midtier mesh Wi-Fi for any size home

The Samsung Connect Home is available in a three-pack or as a single unit. Each Home can connect up to five units.

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Samsung Connect Home 3-pack and Samsung Connect Home Pro

The Samsung Connect Home Pro is an upgrade from AC1300 to AC2600 Wi-Fi, for faster speeds across the network.

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Wi-Fi mesh performance

The Samsung Connect Home Pro model increases speeds by 100Mbps at close range. 

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Smart device automation

An automation feature in the app lets your smart devices talk to each other: Turn on a light by opening a door, for example.

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Setup issues

If you run into an issue during setup, make sure you have a pin, small nail or paperclip to hit the reset button, because it's recessed in that tiny hole.

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