SmartThings hub and Google Home (UK)

[richierich_london (Richard Southward)]

I’ve recently purchased a SmartThings hub/starter kit, with the intention of automating some of the things in my flat.

I was hoping that I would be able to simply buy some ‘ZigBee/Zwave’ enabled bulbs/switches/relays etc… but when I look online at what is available/compatible, the list is very short.

SmartThings.

I read somewhere that the Osram bulbs are compatible, but then further down the description, it says that I need a LIGHTIFY hub?? I don’t understand why I would need another bit of hardware.

Now, I understand why I need the SmartThings hub, as it needs to bridge my LAN with the ZigBee/Zwave devices, but I’m not really understanding why I need another hub? Or maybe I don’t ?

Ideally, I’d like to replace light-switches with something I can control directly from ST, is there such a thing?

I’m based in the UK (which I think makes a difference to some of the devices)

[JDRoberts]

You won’t need the lightify hub if you have SmartThings.

As far as lighting controls for the UK go, the FAQ should help (this is a clickable link)

VFAQ: Lighting Control Options for UK SmartThings

There are many forum discussions of possible lighting control options for the UK. Before we get too theoretical, I just wanted to do a quick recap of the options that are available right now for those in the UK. 1) Choose one of the inside-the-wall micro relays from the official compatibility list and have it installed on the circuit where there is a third wire. Even if there isn’t a third wire in the switchbox itself, there’s still one on the circuit somewhere. It may be at the ceiling fitting, it may be somewhere else in the wall, but it is there. https://www.smartthings.com/uk/compatible-products [image] If you want to add a new faceplate to create a push button “momentary switch,” you can modify many switches to work with the in wall relay. Plastic button front plates are quite…

The following might also be of interest:

FAQ: All in one place--is there a single comprehensive list of all Devices that work with SmartThings?

Is there a place online that I can see all of one type of device? Example… One place where I can see all 3-way dimmer switches available for smartthings? Thanks a ton!

[richierich_london (Richard Southward)]

Thanks JDRoberts, I bought the bulb, turned it on, and then it appeared in my SmartThings app… no additional hardware.required. I can even say “Hey google turn the bedroom light blue” and it does as it’s told.