Smartthings hub 2 - European frequency 868Mhz

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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).

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FAQ: Automated Relay for 2-Way Light Switches (European Version)

Discussions of networked light switch wiring for US installations can be very confusing for those in Europe. The wiring is different, the wire colours are different, and the terminology is different. Often the easiest way to add networked control to light switches in a European home is to add an in-line relay, rather than a networked switch. Several manufacturers make zwave versions of these on both European and U.S. frequencies, including Fibaro and Aeotech. Vesternet, a retailer of home automation equipment, has a good FAQ on wiring European light switches to a networked relay. Worth a look if you’re dealing with European style two way switches. http://www.vesternet.com/resources/application-notes/apnt-2