# Linking smartthings hub with link hub **URL:** \ **Category:** Connected Things\ **Created:** [January 7, 2016, 1:33am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/linking-smartthings-hub-with-link-hub/34798 "2016-01-07T01:33:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![turuncuoglu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b19c9b/32.png) [@turuncuoglu](https://community.smartthings.com/u/turuncuoglu)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2016, 1:33am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/linking-smartthings-hub-with-link-hub/34798/1 "2016-01-07T01:33:45Z")
I have started my home automation with free bulbs from GE with link hub. Two of these bulbs are in a location that is very hard to access. I have since installed smartthings hubs. Is there a way to connect the smartthings to link hub. I can not reprogram these bulbs since the are not accessable and they are currently working ok with the link hub. I know link is zigbee but is there a way. Thanks for your help ---
**Author:** ![mander](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/46a35a/32.png) [@mander](https://community.smartthings.com/u/mander)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2016, 5:03am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/linking-smartthings-hub-with-link-hub/34798/2 "2016-01-07T05:03:10Z")
If I remember correctly the way to unpair the GE link is to turn on the bulb wait 2 seconds turn off wait 2 seconds and repeat 5-6 times. When successful the bulb will dim and then go back bright. Turn it off try pairing with the ST hub and turn on the bulb. Should blink 2-3 times if it is ready to pair. There is an article somewhere on the process. ---
**Author:** ![kevintierney](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/kevintierney/32/95651_2.png) [@kevintierney](https://community.smartthings.com/u/kevintierney)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2016, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/linking-smartthings-hub-with-link-hub/34798/3 "2016-01-07T13:03:08Z")
Yes, @mander is correct From here: [http://www.gelighting.com/LightingWeb/na/consumer/images/GE-Link-Install-Guide.pdf](http://www.gelighting.com/LightingWeb/na/consumer/images/GE-Link-Install-Guide.pdf) Note: If the light bulb does not flash, you may need to reset it. Turn off the light and wait 3 seconds. Turn on the light and wait 3 seconds. Repeat turning the light off and on (approximately 5 times) until the bulb flashes once. ---
**Author:** ![turuncuoglu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b19c9b/32.png) [@turuncuoglu](https://community.smartthings.com/u/turuncuoglu)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2016, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/linking-smartthings-hub-with-link-hub/34798/4 "2016-01-07T20:09:17Z")
The problem is I don’t have physical access to these bulbs, in the past when I reset them I had problem connecting them back to the hub. Two bulbs are connected to the same switch so I can not program them one at a time (this was required by link I am not sure if it is same for smartthings) Plus I don’t want to rest the bulb and then have problems with connecting. The best solution for me would be to connect the link hub to smartthings. I am not sure if it is possible. ---
**Author:** ![schapper05](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/22d042/32.png) [@schapper05](https://community.smartthings.com/u/schapper05)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2016, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/linking-smartthings-hub-with-link-hub/34798/5 "2016-01-07T20:17:59Z")
> [@turuncuoglu](#): > > The best solution for me would be to connect the link hub to smartthings. I am not sure if it is possible. I don’t think this is possible, You will need to pair the bulbs directly if you wish to integrate them. You could try adding both by using the off/on switch metrics perhaps they will both be caught in the process at the same time. ---
**Author:** ![Sticks18](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b487fb/32.png) [@Sticks18](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Sticks18)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2016, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/linking-smartthings-hub-with-link-hub/34798/6 "2016-01-07T20:24:01Z")
ST can pair more than one bulb at a time, so it would really depend on how far away they are from the hub. If they’re reasonably close to either the ST Hub or a zigbee repeater like the ST Outlet, then you should be able to reset and pair to ST. I reset and re-paired my whole basement at once (15 GE Links). ---
**Author:** ![turuncuoglu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b19c9b/32.png) [@turuncuoglu](https://community.smartthings.com/u/turuncuoglu)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2016, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/linking-smartthings-hub-with-link-hub/34798/7 "2016-01-07T20:32:42Z")
Thanks for the response I will try it this weekend hopefully it will go well.