Automating my home on the cheap, wired automation

[JDRoberts]

Sounds like a cool project!

You probably already know this, but just in case not, the SmartThings hub uses the US zwave frequency, not Australia’s. I know in New Zealand it’s illegal to use the US frequency for home use, but I don’t know about Australia. SmartThings can also talk to zigbee devices, so that’s another alternative. More in the following topic:

FAQ: SmartThings international function

Hello all. I am fairly new to the HA field, and I have been extensively researching and settled upon smartthings as my number 1 choice for a smart hub. However, I live in the Caribbean and I am just curious about one thing in particular. I realise thst there are US, UK and other z-wave frequencies etc. so my question is : if I buy a US version of the smarthub and all US accessories (sensors etc), will it work even though I am outside of the US? I know that buying UK “Things” won’t work with a US hub, so I’m just curious. Do I need to be literally in the US or can I just buy all US components and expect the system to function as advertised. EDIT : Also where I am from, we have the same specs as the US (110-120 v 50-60 hz).