Hello, I am new to SmartThings, I have the V2 SmartThings hub and two peanut smart plugs to turn off and on some table lamps. I have $200 committed to expand on my smart home. So for all of you experienced guys out there should I buy a smart thermostat, a wifi camera, or some wall switches and mayb…

ok, this is frightening and obvious why you’re a regular around here. Replace #7 with locks and you have my set up, including Echo and Harmony and instead of a stand alone siren, I have a different security hub that has one incorporated and functional because Abode is as reliable as it gets for secu…

[image] mr_terrycrews: Do those switches work well if someone is in the shower? Edit: I see you can change the timer Works for me - I’ve had one for 4-5 years, set for time off at 5 minutes. It’s in a small bathroom at faces towards the shower. Using a curtain. It has shut off maybe once …

[image] mr_terrycrews: Do those switches work well if someone is in the shower? I’ve had Lutron with motion incorporated in all bathrooms, and it was the most contested ‘automation’ implemented. Works for moving around in the bath but not shower. I only have those now in the secondary baths t…

Updated the list to include Locks, Echo, Harmony and window coverings. I’m in deep, this past year in my new house we started updating everything. I think my wife let me get away with it as a hobby and she liked some of the convenience. Now she expects it. Almost out of things to do. I have also…

Ok, garage door opener for water sensor and smart vents for window coverings. Although the latter has been on my to do list since day one, but it seems like I always find something else to spend the money on. What do you use?

Well, my little adventure started with an Amazon echo… And I quickly took a rocket trip down the rabbit hole! I have three echoes in the house along with a voice for tv stick and remote control of echo from my phone’s. To me, a smart home is ask about voice control and since I’m in this for the sm…

Just a reminder that the staying connected problems with the GE link bulbs that keep them off the official “works with SmartThings” list will also turn up when you use those boards to run your window coverings. So make sure you have a easy way to reset each individual one as needed. Also, zigbee ca…

[image] JDRoberts: Just a reminder that the staying connected problems with the GE link bulbs that keep them off the official “works with SmartThings” list will also turn up when you use those boards to run your window coverings. So make sure you have a easy way to reset each individual one as n…

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Advice on my next SmartThings Thing purchase

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