Accessorizeīecause the ADT hub is a replacement SmartThings hub, it can work with all kinds of smart lights, locks, and so forth - basically anything that works with SmartThings. Instructions for doing so are included in the setup manual, but without prompting, we worry it won’t occur to some users. It’s a step people tend to forget or ignore, and for something as important as a security system, you would think it would be mandatory. It’s a bit concerning that we weren’t prompted to change the hub’s default passcode upon setup. They seem to do their job, though: Our cats didn’t set off the motion sensor, though ADT says larger dogs will definitely trip them. (It’s where we watch Dirty Dancing.) That’s only because there is no living room option. One of our door sensors is currently set to the location of baby’s theater. So you could have the location as kitchen and the room as also kitchen, or go for something a little more exotic, like sun porch, computer, cave, or crawl. You’re supposed to pick two that fit together from the list of options. There’s a list of locations and rooms to choose from that are kind of… odd. The app will prompt you to set a location for these devices. The security kit can transition from professionally monitored to DIY and back again. You can also see a history of events, add users, and mess with a few other settings, like screen brightness and sounds. The home screen displays arm and disarm buttons and shows the local weather. The bottom button returns you to the home screen. If you have ADT monitoring, you can press the corresponding icon for two seconds to alert the company that something’s wrong. The hub’s top button takes you to an emergency screen, with three large icons: Emergency, fire, and panic. You can control it via the 7-inch touchscreen or from the SmartThings app. The hub is mostly screen with a few buttons. The sensors are the standard white plastic (we still think they look awful). Originally priced at a whopping $550, you can now find it for $400. This four-piece kit isn’t the most robust security starter kit we’ve seen.
But - and this is a big but - to get full use out of the device, you’ll need to purchase ADT accessories. The tablet acts as a SmartThings hub, letting you connect all sorts of devices from a variety of brands.
You can opt for professional monitoring at different pricing tiers or have it be fully DIY. It comes with a tablet-like hub, motion detector, and two door/window sensors. At the time, DIY security systems were starting to flood the market, letting homeowners and renters buy the equipment and receive notifications if something tripped their sensors.Įventually, ADT got into the game, and last year it partnered with Samsung’s SmartThings to launch a Home Security Starter Kit. Fitbit Versa 3Ī few years ago, a former ADT employee left the company to start his own security company – Abode - that offered month-to-month monitoring instead of the usual two-to-three-year contracts. You can use the app without optional permissions, but some functions may be limited. The following permissions are required for the app. Galaxy : Smart View to support screen mirroring Some mobile devices may not be supported. ※ Wear OS supported devices: Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch4 Classic ※ SmartThings for Wear OS is only available when the watch is connected to a mobile phone.
※ You can also install SmartThings on Wear OS-based watches. ※ Some features may not be available in all countries. Some features may be limited when used with other vendors' smartphones and watches. ※ SmartThings is optimized for Samsung smartphones and watches. The notification feature allows you to receive status information about your device. Invite others to a location where devices are registered to enable shared control. Configure your device settings, including the time and operating conditions, and operate them automatically. Group multiple devices into a Mode and control them simultaneously. Remotely control and check the status of devices registered through a Wi-Fi AP. , TVs, and speakers registered on the server. No matter where you are, you can monitor and control smart devices, home appliances (refrigerator, wine cellar, washer, dryer, oven range, dishwasher, cooktop, robot vacuum, air conditioner, air purifier and etc.) With SmartThings, you can connect and control multiple devices quicker and easier.