You could transform your living space into a smart home if you have installed smart devices such as smart door locks, smart lights, security cameras, and fire and smoke detectors, among other smart home devices.
You can install Smartthings devices and use a Samsung Smartthings Hub to control them. Learn on setting up Smartthings hub in this article.
What’s more, you can control every aspect of your smart home remotely. But you’re going to have to set up the Smartthings Hub first.
This article will look at the steps you will take to set up the Smartthings hub. It will also look at how to add Smartthings devices to your Smartthings hub.
So, be sure to stick around for more information!
Setting up a Smartthings Hub requires no wiring, and this only makes the setup quite easy. You can begin the process by plugging the Smartthings Hub into the Wi-Fi router using the ethernet cable included in the package.
You will then plug the Smartthings Hub into the wall outlet using its power cable before following the steps below.
How to Set Up a Smartthings Hub
The Samsung Smartthings Hub allows you to monitor, control, and secure your home from anywhere on the globe. You will begin the setup process by following the steps below:
Connect the Smartthings Hub to Your Home’s Network
Your Smartthings Hub controls the smart home devices via your home’s network. Therefore, you want to ensure you connect the Smartthings Hub to your home’s Wi Fi network for effective performance.
Fortunately, the Smartthings Hub comes with an ethernet cable that you will plug into your Wi-Fi router.
Plug the Smartthings Hub into The Wall Outlet
Take the Smartthings Hub power cable and plug its adapter inside your power outlet on the wall. Attach the cable’s connector to the back of the Smartthings hub. Be sure to switch the wall outlet on so that your Smartthings Hub can begin to function.
Download and Open the Smartthings App
You’re now ready to start the setup process. Download the Smartthings app from the Play Store or App Store, depending on your smartphone’s operating system. Be sure to launch the app after successfully downloading it.
Register the Smartthings Hub
If you have never used Smartthings Hub before, you might need to create an account on the Smartthings app you just downloaded. But if you created an account before, you will need to sign in click on the set up a new account button to get started.
Or sign in if you already have an account.
Tap the Menu button on the top left section of your smartphone’s screen, and select Location from the drop-down list. Choose your location if you had an account before, or select Add New Location if you just created an account a while ago.
Add your Smartthings Hub by tapping the Menu button, then select settings. From settings, select Add a Hub before entering the six-character welcome code.
Tap the Next button after entering the welcome code. The press Continue > Grand Location Permission > Allow. Click on This is My Location to confirm your location. Be sure to tap Done to complete the registration process.
Add Smartthings Devices
After completing the registration process, you are ready to add Smartthings devices to your Smartthings hub. Open the Smartthings app on your phone and tap on Add Device. Proceed to select Add Device Manually.
This will take you to a list of device types. Be sure to choose the device type you want to add.
If you don’t see the device type, you can search for its name on the search box function. Once you have found the device type, be sure to click on it and follow the instructions to add your Smartthings device to your Smartthings hub.
Click Edit to rename the Smartthings device you’ve just added. Click Done after you’ve successfully renamed the Smartthings device. Tap Save to complete the entire process.
Adding a Smartthings device to your Smartthings is a step by step process. Be sure to follow every step to successfully add your smart home device to the Samsung Smartthings hub.
Smartthings Hub can also control Z wave devices since it is a Z-wave-certified device. That means it uses the Z-wave network to control the devices paired with it.
Besides using the Z-wave wireless network, your Smartthings Hub also uses Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Zigbee networks to communicate with your smart home devices.
Smartthings Devices That Work with Smartthings Hub
Your Smartthings Hub can control a wide range of smart home devices. Some smart home devices don’t even belong to the same brand as your Samsung Smartthings hub.
But you can still control them remotely. Your Smartthings Hub can control the following smart home devices:
Smart Light Switches
There are plenty of smart light switches that give you remote control of your lighting system as long as you have a Smartthings Hub installed in your home.
Meross single-pole smart light switch is one incredible device that could automate your lighting system.
What’s more, it works with Smartthings Hub and voice assistants such as Google Assistant and Alexa. You can be sure to control your lighting system from any room if you pair this smart home device with your Smartthings hub.
Smart Security Cameras
The Smartthings Hub works with smart cameras from any brand. Since smart cameras also work as motion detectors, they can send you a notification if there is movement in your residence.
What’s more, the cameras can also detect your presence and switch on the lights automatically. They can also switch off the lights when no one is in the room.
You could invest in smart cameras such as Ring and Arlo to control your smart home from anywhere around the globe.
Smart Thermostats
The Smartthings app allows you to control the smart thermostat provided you have paired the Smartthings Hub with the smart thermostat. You can schedule the thermostat to heat your living space minutes before reaching home.
You can also shut off the thermostat remotely if there is no one home to use it.
Smart Shades and Window Blinds
Your body needs the morning sun for vitamin D, but the sun gets stronger as the day progresses. The mid-day sun may discolorize your furniture, hence the need to block the stronger sun rays.
Fortunately, you can control the entry of sun rays into your room from the Smartthings app. All you have to do is pair the Smartthings Hub with your smart shades and blinds.
Final Thoughts
Samsung Smartthings Hub controls a wide array of smart home devices. But you will have to set it up first before adding the Smartthings devices to it. The setup process is very simple, and you can do it all from your smartphone (or tablet).
This article has gone through the process of setting up a Smartthings Hub in steps. Getting your Smartthings Hub ready to function may, therefore, be easier than before.
Since the article has also gone through steps for adding Smartthings devices to the Smartthings hub, you might have an easy time adding your smart home devices to your Smartthings hub.
We hope the article provides real value and more information on how to control your smart home from any location. If you’re having difficulty setting up the Smartthings hub, you can contact Samsung on 1-800-Samsung 1-800-726-7864.
