Would you recommend a newbie to invest in SmartThings? (UK)

[JDRoberts]

@pizzinini

It may be a good idea to add new devices that will also work with other hubs if you ever decide to switch. The most basic are zwave or zigbee light switches or bulbs.

U.K. Topic, though. Not many switches available in the U.K., but the in wall micros will also work with other certified Z wave controllers.

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…